Cottondale Elementary School

2301 Cottondale Ln
Cottondale, AL 35453
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottondale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 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 451 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Cottondale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottondale Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#596 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
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15-19%
24%
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40-44%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cottondale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
29%
10%
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Black
29%
32%
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White
38%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Cottondale Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cottondale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #596 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Cottondale Elementary School?
451 students attend Cottondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cottondale Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottondale Elementary School?
Cottondale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cottondale Elementary School offer ?
Cottondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cottondale Elementary School part of?
Cottondale Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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