Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dadeville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dadeville Elementary School serves the southeastern part of its district in Dadeville, AL, covering an area of approximately 260.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum of 11.7 miles to its furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dadeville Elementary School's student population of 571 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Dadeville 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 Dadeville Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#719 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
44%
31%
White
49%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dadeville Elementary School's ranking?
Dadeville Elementary School is ranked #719 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dadeville Elementary School often compared to?
Dadeville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Pearson Elementary School, Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dadeville Elementary School?
571 students attend Dadeville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dadeville Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dadeville Elementary School?
Dadeville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dadeville Elementary School offer ?
Dadeville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dadeville Elementary School part of?
Dadeville Elementary School is part of Tallapoosa County School District.
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