Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
Tel:
(256)315-5800
- Evelyn D Houston Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Evelyn D Houston Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Evelyn D Houston Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #950 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 77% | 33% |
| White | 19% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Talladega City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is Talladega Career Technical Center (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alabama School For Blind (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alabama School For Blind (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Talladega Talladega Career Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
110 Piccadilly Cir
Talladega, AL 35160
(256)315-5688 0.2 9-12 n/a - Talladega Alabama School For Blind Special Education School
Grades: K-12
0.8 miles
705 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35160
(256)761-3259 0.8 K-12 n/a - Talladega Graham Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 253 students
1.0 miles
403 Cedar St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256)315-5777 1.0 K-6 253 - Talladega Zora Ellis Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 290 students
1.0 miles
414 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256)315-5700 1.0 7-8 290 - Talladega C L Salter Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 273 students
2.0 miles
106 Brecon Access Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256)315-5822 2.0 K-6 273
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