Trace Crossings Elementary School

Summary:

Trace Crossings Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hoover, Alabama, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 788 students. The school is part of the Hoover City School District, which is ranked 10th out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Trace Crossings has a relatively diverse student population, with 41.37% White, 33.88% African American, 8.25% Hispanic, and 9.52% Asian students. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Bluff Park Elementary (80.21% White) and Deer Valley Elementary (62.97% White). The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Trace Crossings performs exceptionally well for specific student groups, ranking 5th out of 131 Alabama elementary schools for English Language Learners and 34th out of 420 schools for African American students.

While Trace Crossings performs well overall, it faces some challenges. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 36.17% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than nearby schools like Bluff Park Elementary (21.17%) and Deer Valley Elementary (12.7%). Additionally, Trace Crossings has experienced fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 in 2020-2021 to 18.9 in 2021-2022, which is generally higher than nearby schools. Compared to other schools in the Hoover City district, Trace Crossings is outperformed by some, such as Bluff Park Elementary and Deer Valley Elementary, which consistently rank higher in the state and have higher test scores.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5454 Learning Lane
       Hoover, AL  35244-4529


(205) 439-2700

District: Hoover City

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,555 Help


Students who attend Trace Crossings Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Robert F Bumpus Middle School
High:    Hoover High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  758

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.4%
African American:
33.9%
Asian:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.7% Help


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Compare Details Trace Crossings Elementary School ranks better than 86.3% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 9th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Hoover City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Trace Crossings Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hoover City School District. Racial makeup is: White (43.4%), African American (33.9%), Asian (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trace Crossings Elementary School is 15.3. 8 elementary schools in the Hoover City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trace Crossings Elementary School is $12,555. 5 elementary schools in the Hoover City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trace Crossings Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Trace Crossings Elementary School 94th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Trace Crossings Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hoover City:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoover City 10th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Trace Crossings Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Trace Crossings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.33 57th 623 90.9%
2005 69.53 176th 688 74.4%
2006 65.00 211th 689 69.4%
2007 54.49 352nd 698 49.6%
2008 66.22 219th 698 68.6%
2009 57.57 319th 696 54.2%
2010 57.31 341st 704 51.6%
2011 57.35 352nd 709 50.4%
2012 20.38 634th 696 8.9%
2013 55.61 372nd 696 46.6%
2014 69.51 177th 695 74.5%
2015 69.73 175th 691 74.7%
2016 64.06 230th 691 66.7%
2017 67.02 202nd 688 70.6%
2018 68.72 205th 680 69.9%
2019 76.02 132nd 681 80.6%
2021 75.32 133rd 692 80.8%
2022 79.96 116th 687 83.1%
2023 83.66 88th 680 87.1%
2024 83.58 94th 684 86.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Trace Crossings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.28 12th 39 69.2%
2021 44.46 31st 54 42.6%
2022 68.81 21st 64 67.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Trace Crossings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.32 19th 74 74.3%
2021 81.43 9th 100 91.0%
2022 83.56 10th 110 90.9%
2023 92.44 10th 123 91.9%
2024 81.34 13th 131 90.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Trace Crossings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.75 104th 392 73.5%
2021 49.07 174th 398 56.3%
2022 47.76 154th 345 55.4%
2023 75.17 46th 373 87.7%
2024 79.95 46th 395 88.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Trace Crossings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.50 263rd 567 53.6%
2018 48.54 352nd 651 45.9%
2019 50.73 331st 649 49.0%
2021 53.12 306th 653 53.1%
2022 56.64 277th 651 57.5%
2023 64.19 199th 623 68.1%
2024 69.21 169th 670 74.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Trace Crossings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.87 188th 639 70.6%
2018 69.16 181st 640 71.7%
2019 73.02 136th 646 78.9%
2021 69.57 165th 656 74.8%
2022 72.57 147th 656 77.6%
2023 74.32 140th 645 78.3%
2024 74.31 150th 650 76.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Trace Crossings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.56 190th 639 70.3%
2018 69.53 185th 650 71.5%
2019 77.79 110th 650 83.1%
2021 77.09 115th 669 82.8%
2022 82.47 93rd 669 86.1%
2023 86.59 63rd 649 90.3%
2024 86.55 63rd 655 90.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Trace Crossings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.97 10th 17 41.2%
2024 35.87 15th 19 21.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Trace Crossings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.64 31st 336 90.8%
2018 77.71 59th 423 86.1%
2019 76.06 63rd 426 85.2%
2021 68.83 95th 426 77.7%
2022 79.56 49th 426 88.5%
2023 84.71 32nd 427 92.5%
2024 83.67 34th 420 91.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Trace Crossings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.56 41st 130 68.5%
2018 76.62 15th 140 89.3%
2019 61.00 43rd 152 71.7%
2021 26.76 134th 164 18.3%
2022 56.75 60th 175 65.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Trace Crossings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.50 121st 369 67.2%
2018 76.43 100th 508 80.3%
2019 76.86 94th 529 82.2%
2021 79.17 89th 539 83.5%
2022 82.77 74th 540 86.3%
2023 83.36 71st 528 86.6%
2024 82.80 74th 535 86.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Trace Crossings Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Open Quote We are finishing our first year at TCES and it has been a phenomenal experience. I was nervous 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! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Trace Crossings Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 468 34 8 2 0 n/a n/a 443 955
1994 657 35 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 699
1995 713 42 17 8 4 n/a n/a 0 784
1996 713 42 17 8 4 n/a n/a 0 784
1997 707 36 25 12 3 n/a n/a 0 783
1998 746 47 53 9 3 n/a n/a 0 858
1999 729 71 59 20 1 n/a n/a 0 880
2000 684 85 52 18 3 n/a n/a 0 842
2001 739 94 66 32 1 n/a n/a 0 932
2002 693 151 82 46 0 n/a n/a 0 972
2003 693 151 82 46 0 n/a n/a 0 972
2004 691 186 78 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
2005 329 126 43 47 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 325 144 35 32 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2007 308 137 46 22 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2008 360 167 54 40 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2009 354 190 54 45 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2010 325 210 68 53 1 n/a n/a 5 662
2011 321 211 63 80 1 0 5 0 681
2012 268 180 46 80 0 0 9 0 583
2013 247 207 33 88 0 0 12 0 587
2014 191 214 37 84 1 0 22 0 549
2015 165 178 26 99 0 0 22 0 490
2016 176 161 27 104 0 0 22 0 490
2017 173 172 34 102 0 1 29 0 511
2018 170 168 33 72 0 0 37 0 480
2019 265 243 63 84 2 0 55 0 712
2020 281 225 61 72 2 0 59 0 700
2021 267 213 66 65 3 0 62 0 676
2022 291 253 74 64 2 0 56 0 740
2023 326 267 75 65 1 0 54 0 788
2024 329 257 74 54 1 0 43 0 758

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Trace Crossings Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 955 61.0 15.7 n/a
1994 699 75.6 9.2 n/a
1995 784 53.6 14.6 n/a
1996 784 53.6 14.6 n/a
1997 783 50.1 15.6 2.2
1998 858 55.3 15.5 2.3
1999 880 60.0 14.7 3.9
2000 842 60.0 14.0 9.3
2001 932 62.6 14.9 10.2
2002 972 61.0 15.9 16.2
2003 972 61.0 15.9 16.2
2004 1008 70.5 14.3 14.7
2005 545 39.0 14.0 24
2006 536 37.0 14.5 18.8
2007 513 45.5 11.3 15.4
2008 621 54.5 11.4 20.1
2009 643 50.1 12.7 24.4
2010 662 48.0 13.7 29.4
2011 681 53.9 12.6 34.2
2012 583 49.6 11.7 35
2013 587 46.0 12.7 41.6
2014 549 40.0 13.7 45
2015 490 42.0 11.6 42.4
2016 490 44.0 11.1 39.6
2017 511 40.6 12.5 43.4
2018 480 40.6 11.8 31.9
2019 712 47.0 15.1 34.6
2020 700 53.1 13.1 29.1
2021 676 54.5 12.4 30.6
2022 740 39.0 18.9 25.8
2023 788 51.5 15.3 36.2
2024 758 49.5 15.3 37.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Trace Crossings Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 955 61.0 15.7 n/a
1994 699 75.6 9.2 n/a
1995 784 53.6 14.6 n/a
1996 784 53.6 14.6 n/a
1997 783 50.1 15.6 2.2
1998 858 55.3 15.5 2.3
1999 880 60.0 14.7 3.9
2000 842 60.0 14.0 9.3
2001 932 62.6 14.9 10.2
2002 972 61.0 15.9 16.2
2003 972 61.0 15.9 16.2
2004 1008 70.5 14.3 14.7
2005 545 39.0 14.0 24
2006 536 37.0 14.5 18.8
2007 513 45.5 11.3 15.4
2008 621 54.5 11.4 20.1
2009 643 50.1 12.7 24.4
2010 662 48.0 13.7 29.4
2011 681 53.9 12.6 34.2
2012 583 49.6 11.7 35
2013 587 46.0 12.7 41.6
2014 549 40.0 13.7 45
2015 490 42.0 11.6 42.4
2016 490 44.0 11.1 39.6
2017 511 40.6 12.5 43.4
2018 480 40.6 11.8 31.9
2019 712 47.0 15.1 34.6
2020 700 53.1 13.1 29.1
2021 676 54.5 12.4 30.6
2022 740 39.0 18.9 25.8
2023 788 51.5 15.3 36.2
2024 758 49.5 15.3 37.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Trace Crossings Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,321 (10.5%) $11,233 (89.5%) $12,555

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trace Crossings Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 88th of 680 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Trace Crossings Elementary School)69.769.2
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hoover City)72.272
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Trace Crossings Elementary School)57.649.6
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hoover City)69.263.6
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Trace Crossings Elementary School)57.668
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hoover City)65.670.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students712788
 10.7%
African American243267
 9.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian6375
 19%
Hispanic8465
 22.6%
Pacific Islander00
White265326
 23%
Two or More Races5554
 1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.6%36.2%
 1.6%


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Students who attend Trace Crossings Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert F Bumpus Middle School
High : Hoover High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 758 students attended Trace Crossings Elementary School.

Students at Trace Crossings Elementary School are 43% White, 34% African American, 10% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Trace Crossings Elementary School ranks 94th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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