Ohatchee Elementary School ranked #265 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #95 in 2013 but still remaining in the top 30% statewide.
Math proficiency was 48%, higher than the state average of 30%, though this marks a decline from previous years when proficiency was as high as 70% in 2017.
Reading proficiency stood at 56%, higher than the state average of 47%, maintaining moderate performance without strong upward trends in recent years.
The school served 460 students in grades PK–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and a minority enrollment of 10%, with free or reduced lunch eligibility increasing to 71% in 2023.
Science proficiency ranged from 50% to 59%, higher than the state average of 38%, with notable improvement from 40–49% in 2021 to over 50% in 2022.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ohatchee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ohatchee Elementary School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ohatchee 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 Ohatchee Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
90%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ohatchee Elementary School's ranking?
Ohatchee Elementary School is ranked #265 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ohatchee Elementary School often compared to?
Ohatchee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexandria Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Ohatchee Elementary School?
460 students attend Ohatchee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ohatchee Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ohatchee Elementary School?
Ohatchee Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ohatchee Elementary School offer ?
Ohatchee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ohatchee Elementary School part of?
Ohatchee Elementary School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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