Priceville Elementary School

438 Cave Springs Road
Decatur, AL 35603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Priceville Elementary School serves 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Priceville 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 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Priceville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Priceville Elementary School's student population of 696 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
696 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Priceville Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Priceville Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
10%
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Black
2%
32%
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White
89%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Priceville Elementary School's ranking?
Priceville Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Priceville Elementary School?
696 students attend Priceville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Priceville Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Priceville Elementary School?
Priceville Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Priceville Elementary School offer ?
Priceville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Priceville Elementary School part of?
Priceville Elementary School is part of Morgan County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
SPRING BREAK-NO SCHOOL
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
EARLY DISMISSAL-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   8/18/2009
Great leadership in this school! High expectations for all students; music/art classes along with clubs make school fun for students. Parents are encouraged to become involved. This faculty thinks "outside-the-box" to help students succeed!
- Posted by Parent - charl
5   8/18/2009
Warm and friendly school with a great staff! Students learn through hands-on experiments. School is fun for my child! Administrators are eager to help kids learn.
- Posted by Parent - chuck

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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