Owens Cross Roads School ranked #138 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #189 in 2022 and #294 in 2019, placing it in the top 20% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency was 60–64%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023, with reading/language arts proficiency at 60–64%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 50–59%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly increased to 332 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 31%, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 45% in 2023 from 33% in 2022, indicating a socioeconomic shift.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 4 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, higher than some prior years but within the range of recent trends in Madison County, Alabama.
Owens Cross Roads School is Title I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program, reflecting its commitment to supporting economically disadvantaged students in this Madison County AL elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Owens Cross Roads Elementary School serves the southern part of Owens Cross Roads, AL, covering an area of approximately 30.9 square miles. Families in this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owens Cross Roads School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Owens Cross Roads School's student population of 338 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Owens Cross Roads School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owens Cross Roads School is 0.48, 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
#138 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
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
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owens Cross Roads School's ranking?
Owens Cross Roads School is ranked #138 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Owens Cross Roads School often compared to?
Owens Cross Roads Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Owens Cross Roads School?
338 students attend Owens Cross Roads School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Owens Cross Roads School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owens Cross Roads School?
Owens Cross Roads School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Owens Cross Roads School offer ?
Owens Cross Roads School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owens Cross Roads School part of?
Owens Cross Roads School is part of Madison County School District.
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