Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cordova Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cordova Elementary School serves the southeast part of Cordova, AL, covering an area of approximately 47.4 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cordova Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cordova Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Baby Blue Devils
School Rankings
Cordova Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordova Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
7%
31%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordova Elementary School's ranking?
Cordova Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cordova Elementary School often compared to?
Cordova Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T R Simmons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cordova Elementary School?
321 students attend Cordova Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cordova Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cordova Elementary School?
Cordova Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cordova Elementary School offer ?
Cordova Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cordova Elementary School part of?
Cordova Elementary School is part of Walker County School District.
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