Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottondale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottondale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Cottondale Elementary School's student population of 438 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cottondale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottondale Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#722 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Kelly green
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottondale Elementary School's ranking?
Cottondale Elementary School is ranked #722 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cottondale Elementary School often compared to?
Cottondale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maxwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cottondale Elementary School?
438 students attend Cottondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Cottondale Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottondale Elementary School?
Cottondale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottondale Elementary School offer ?
Cottondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottondale Elementary School part of?
Cottondale Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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