Wellborn Elementary School

525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wellborn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Wellborn Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wildcats

School Rankings

Wellborn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellborn Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#684 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
24%
30%
40%
47%
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
11%
32%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wellborn Elementary School's ranking?
Wellborn Elementary School is ranked #684 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wellborn Elementary School often compared to?
Wellborn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Alexandria Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Wellborn Elementary School?
579 students attend Wellborn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Wellborn Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellborn Elementary School?
Wellborn Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wellborn Elementary School offer ?
Wellborn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellborn Elementary School part of?
Wellborn Elementary School is part of Calhoun County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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