Cordova Elementary School
Tel:
(205)483-7666
- Cordova Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Cordova Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cordova Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 379 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cordova Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cordova Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #290 out of 1,264 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 91% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walker County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cordova Elementary School is Cordova High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bankhead Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bankhead Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cordova Bankhead Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 329 students
0.3 miles
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7245 0.3 5-8 329 - Cordova Cordova High School Grades: 9-12 | 507 students
0.3 miles
183 School Road
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7404 0.3 9-12 507 - Jasper Walker Co Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: K-12
3.4 miles
1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205)483-7410 3.4 K-12 n/a - Jasper Valley Junior High School Grades: PK-8 | 637 students
4.0 miles
155 Valley School Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205)483-9381 4.0 PK-8 637 - Parrish Parrish Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 195 students
6.1 miles
95 Engel St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205)686-5061 6.1 PK-6 195
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