Ohatchee Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(256) 741-4800
Ohatchee Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ohatchee Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (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 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ohatchee Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ohatchee Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ohatchee Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Ohatchee Elementary School is 0.13, 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 | #173 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 33% |
| White | 93% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Ohatchee Elementary School is Ohatchee High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alexandria Middle School (6.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ohatchee Ohatchee High School Math: 42% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 449 students10
0.3 miles
100 Cherokee Trl
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900 0.3 7-12 449 - Alexandria Alexandria High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 592 students10
6.7 miles
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4415 6.7 9-12 592 - Alexandria Alexandria Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 583 students10
6.7 miles
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4501 6.7 5-8 583 - Alexandria Alexandria Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 635 students10
6.8 miles
2525 Alexandriawellington Rd
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300 6.8 PK-4 635 - Gadsden Southside Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 549 students10
8.7 miles
2551 Highway 77
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-1090 8.7 PK-5 549
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