Ohatchee Elementary School
Tel:
(256)741-4800
- Ohatchee Elementary School serves 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 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%.
School Overview
- Ohatchee Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 474 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ohatchee Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #155 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 93% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ohatchee Elementary School is Ohatchee High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ohatchee High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alexandria High School (6.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ohatchee Ohatchee High School Grades: 7-12 | 463 students
0.3 miles
100 Cherokee Trl
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256)741-4900 0.3 7-12 463 - Alexandria Alexandria High School Grades: 6-12 | 1012 students
6.7 miles
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256)741-4400 6.7 6-12 1012 - Alexandria Alexandria Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 797 students
6.8 miles
2525 Alexandria-wellington Rd
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256)741-4300 6.8 PK-5 797 - Gadsden Southside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 551 students
8.7 miles
2551 Highway 77
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256)442-1090 8.7 K-5 551 - Ragland Ragland High School Grades: PK-12 | 516 students
9.2 miles
1060 Main St
Ragland, AL 35131
(205)472-2123 9.2 PK-12 516
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