Trace Crossings Elementary School
- Trace Crossings Elementary School serves 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (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 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Trace Crossings Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Trace Crossings Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 511 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Trace Crossings Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Trace Crossings Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. 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 | #253 out of 1,264 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 7% |
| Black | 34% | 33% |
| White | 34% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hoover City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Trace Crossings Elementary School is Hoover High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverchase Middle School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Deer Valley Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Hoover High School Grades: 9-12 | 2922 students
0.3 miles
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-1200 0.3 9-12 2922 - Birmingham Deer Valley Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 924 students
1.9 miles
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205)439-3300 1.9 K-4 924 - Birmingham South Shades Crest Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 655 students
2.0 miles
3770 South Shades Crest Rd
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-3000 2.0 K-4 655 - Birmingham Riverchase Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 690 students
2.3 miles
1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-3400 2.3 K-5 690 - Birmingham Riverchase Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 737 students
2.3 miles
853 Willow Oak Dr
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)624-3702 2.3 6-8 737
School Reviews
| 5 We are finishing our first year at TCES and it has been a phenomenal experience. I was nervous about transferring him to TCES because of the negative reputation it's had in the past, but I have been nothing but impressed. We've had a wonderful, experienced teacher (Mrs. Walker) who has done a great job meeting my child's academic needs. My child is in the Enrichment Program and has loved Mrs. Tofani because she supports his creativity and imagination. The school's guidance counselor, Mrs. Coleman, is always supportive when my child drops by to talk to her. I admire the leadership from Principal Collins and I am impressed with his calm and caring nature. I have enjoyed all of the activities hosted by the school for parents and children- PTO, College and Career Day, Family Fun Night, student Art Show, and more. Trace Crossings is a gem and I am thrilled that we have two more years there! - Posted by Parent - Bailee |
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