Ivalee Elementary School's overall state ranking declined from #138 in 2018 to #323 in 2023, placing it in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama but showing a downward trend in recent years.
Reading proficiency was 60–64%, higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 50–59%, also higher than the state average of 38%; math proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%.
Enrollment increased from 197 students in 2018 to 240 students in 2023, with minority enrollment remaining low at 7%; free lunch eligibility rose from 54% in 2018 to 61% in 2023 indicating a growing proportion of socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
Serving grades Pre–K through 6, Ivalee Elementary had 212 students and 14 teachers in recent reporting, with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 15:1.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ivalee Elementary School serves the west part of Attalla, AL, covering an area of approximately 28.6 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ivalee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ivalee Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ivalee Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ivalee Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#323 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Ivalee Elementary School's ranking?
Ivalee Elementary School is ranked #323 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ivalee Elementary School often compared to?
Ivalee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John S Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Ivalee Elementary School?
200 students attend Ivalee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ivalee Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ivalee Elementary School?
Ivalee Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ivalee Elementary School offer ?
Ivalee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ivalee Elementary School part of?
Ivalee Elementary School is part of Etowah County School District.
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