Eclectic Elementary School ranked #130 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #108 in 2022 but improving from #228 in 2021, placing it in the top 20% statewide.
Math proficiency was 54% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 68%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 40% to 44%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 637 students in 2022 to 665 in 2023 with minority enrollment steady at approximately 17%; students eligible for free lunch rose from 32% in 2022 to 49% in 2023, indicating a socioeconomic shift.
The school served grades Pre–Kindergarten through 4 with 689 students and 36 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eclectic Elementary School serves the northeast part of its district in Eclectic, AL, covering an area of approximately 161.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the edge of the attendance area, which extends up to 12.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eclectic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Eclectic Elementary School's student population of 689 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eclectic Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eclectic Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#130 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-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 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eclectic Elementary School's ranking?
Eclectic Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Eclectic Elementary School often compared to?
Eclectic Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tallassee Elementary School, Redland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Eclectic Elementary School?
689 students attend Eclectic Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Eclectic Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eclectic Elementary School?
Eclectic Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eclectic Elementary School offer ?
Eclectic Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eclectic Elementary School part of?
Eclectic Elementary School is part of Elmore County School District.
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