Curry Elementary School
Curry Elementary School serves 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Curry Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Curry Elementary School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 557 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Curry Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Curry Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #378 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 95% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walker County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Curry Elementary School is Curry High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Curry Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jasper Curry Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 346 students10
0.0 miles
115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441 0 5-8 346 - Jasper Curry High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 486 students10
0.1 miles
155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887 0.1 9-12 486 - Arley Meek Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 149 students10
6.3 miles
6613 County Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 221-9425 6.3 PK-4 149 - Arley Meek High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-12 | 310 students10
6.3 miles
6615 Co Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 717-3349 6.3 5-12 310 - Jasper Jasper Junior High School Math: 38% | Reading: 47%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 428 students10
8.6 miles
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277 8.6 7-8 428
School Reviews
| 5 This is a good community school with a caring faculty and driven purpose. Sure they have some areas to work on, but overall a good school. Parents have the opportunity to be involved in most classes and the principal encourages involvement.
Their test scores are at the top of the county! Go Jackets! - Posted by Parent - cfjbs |
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