Attalla Elementary School

Summary:

Attalla Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 700 students in grades PK-5 in Attalla, Alabama, which is part of the Etowah County school district.

While Attalla Elementary has a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is generally below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 42.31% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 42.16%. Interestingly, the school's African American students perform significantly better than the overall school performance, ranking 152 out of 420 Alabama elementary schools in 3rd grade math. In contrast, the school's White students perform much worse, ranking 473 out of 535 Alabama elementary schools in the same subject and grade level. Attalla Elementary also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.67% to 82.71% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools like Eura Brown Elementary and John S Jones Elementary, which have significantly higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings, Attalla Elementary generally underperforms. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 280 out of 681 Alabama elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 448 out of 684 in 2023-2024, with its Etowah County school district's rating dropping from 3 to 2 stars over this period.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 300 Cullman Avenue
       Attalla, AL  35954


(256) 538-7266

District: Attalla City

SchoolDigger Rank:
448th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,033 Help


Students who attend Attalla Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Etowah Middle School
High:    Etowah High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  700

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.1%
African American:
15.9%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Attalla Elementary School ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.1%), African American (15.9%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Attalla Elementary School is 20.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Attalla Elementary School is $9,033.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Attalla Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Attalla Elementary School 448th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Attalla Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Attalla City:

SchoolDigger ranks Attalla City 55th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Attalla Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Attalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.03 361st 623 42.1%
2005 37.78 491st 688 28.6%
2006 52.45 344th 689 50.1%
2007 35.51 522nd 698 25.2%
2008 37.68 503rd 698 27.9%
2009 49.57 398th 696 42.8%
2010 62.48 289th 704 58.9%
2011 55.08 381st 709 46.3%
2012 43.63 480th 696 31.0%
2013 53.90 392nd 696 43.7%
2014 49.79 355th 695 48.9%
2015 45.35 382nd 691 44.7%
2016 60.98 255th 691 63.1%
2017 44.69 400th 688 41.9%
2018 63.16 255th 680 62.5%
2019 58.46 280th 681 58.9%
2021 37.81 441st 692 36.3%
2022 40.63 407th 687 40.8%
2023 29.20 492nd 680 27.6%
2024 37.73 448th 684 34.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Attalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 13.77 263rd 280 6.1%
2019 32.58 278th 392 29.1%
2021 31.07 296th 398 25.6%
2023 28.20 289th 373 22.5%
2024 25.73 310th 395 21.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Attalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.25 280th 567 50.6%
2018 74.59 125th 651 80.8%
2019 73.35 108th 649 83.4%
2021 50.67 326th 653 50.1%
2022 48.21 350th 651 46.2%
2023 37.45 398th 623 36.1%
2024 45.08 380th 670 43.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Attalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.66 387th 639 39.4%
2018 65.26 206th 640 67.8%
2019 59.22 251st 646 61.1%
2021 35.08 434th 656 33.8%
2022 38.62 412th 656 37.2%
2023 28.45 473rd 645 26.7%
2024 47.14 353rd 650 45.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Attalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.21 383rd 639 40.1%
2018 59.37 272nd 650 58.2%
2019 54.42 295th 650 54.6%
2021 39.31 413th 669 38.3%
2022 40.96 397th 669 40.7%
2023 29.77 465th 649 28.4%
2024 29.19 473rd 655 27.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Attalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.06 70th 336 79.2%
2018 60.03 129th 423 69.5%
2019 56.99 145th 426 66.0%
2021 64.30 111th 426 73.9%
2022 63.31 115th 426 73.0%
2023 51.63 178th 427 58.3%
2024 55.95 152nd 420 63.8%
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Rank History for White students at Attalla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 18.72 328th 369 11.1%
2018 47.45 266th 508 47.6%
2019 45.46 290th 529 45.2%
2021 22.51 454th 539 15.8%
2022 22.74 461st 540 14.6%
2023 15.04 480th 528 9.1%
2024 20.82 473rd 535 11.6%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Attalla Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 475 475
1989 350 83 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1990 321 74 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1991 332 71 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 410
1992 328 59 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 302 49 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1994 296 41 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 288 40 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1996 288 40 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1997 290 54 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 261 52 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1999 256 62 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 263 65 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 268 68 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 236 56 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 236 56 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 226 50 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2005 212 48 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2006 207 59 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 200 49 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2008 191 56 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2009 181 49 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2010 198 58 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2011 350 105 0 53 1 0 0 0 509
2012 361 115 0 52 0 1 7 0 536
2013 390 111 1 48 0 1 14 0 565
2014 394 74 1 43 0 1 23 0 536
2015 393 77 2 48 0 1 31 0 552
2016 391 73 3 52 0 1 29 0 549
2017 400 91 6 46 2 1 29 0 575
2018 423 86 6 47 2 1 21 0 586
2019 429 105 5 46 2 1 14 0 602
2020 418 130 4 49 2 1 12 0 616
2021 423 128 5 49 4 2 5 0 616
2022 433 118 2 60 2 1 35 0 651
2023 463 111 2 73 3 1 47 0 700

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 Attalla Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 24.0 19.7 0
1989 438 23.0 19.0 n/a
1990 399 22.0 18.1 0
1991 410 18.0 22.7 n/a
1992 396 18.0 22.0 n/a
1993 353 20.0 17.7 n/a
1994 339 21.5 15.8 n/a
1995 337 21.4 15.7 n/a
1996 337 21.4 15.7 n/a
1997 352 21.5 16.4 54.8
1998 324 20.0 16.2 55.9
1999 333 22.0 15.1 75.7
2000 340 22.0 15.5 70.9
2001 346 22.0 15.7 68.2
2002 308 20.3 15.2 71.1
2003 308 20.3 15.2 71.1
2004 295 21.0 14.0 70.5
2005 279 19.0 14.7 71
2006 286 18.0 15.9 69.2
2007 270 18.7 14.4 73.7
2008 273 16.6 16.4 72.5
2009 251 16.3 15.2 72.1
2010 275 14.0 19.6 73.5
2011 509 31.0 16.4 77.8
2012 536 30.0 17.8 82.5
2013 565 38.0 14.8 84.8
2014 536 34.0 15.7 84.3
2015 552 32.0 17.2 81
2016 549 30.0 18.3 79.1
2017 575 31.5 18.2 72.2
2018 586 33.0 17.7 76.6
2019 602 36.0 16.7 68.8
2020 616 36.0 17.1 65.4
2021 616 36.6 16.8 69.2
2022 651 31.0 21.0 64.7
2023 700 34.0 20.5 82.7

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 Attalla Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 24.0 19.7 0
1989 438 23.0 19.0 n/a
1990 399 22.0 18.1 0
1991 410 18.0 22.7 n/a
1992 396 18.0 22.0 n/a
1993 353 20.0 17.7 n/a
1994 339 21.5 15.8 n/a
1995 337 21.4 15.7 n/a
1996 337 21.4 15.7 n/a
1997 352 21.5 16.4 54.8
1998 324 20.0 16.2 55.9
1999 333 22.0 15.1 75.7
2000 340 22.0 15.5 70.9
2001 346 22.0 15.7 68.2
2002 308 20.3 15.2 71.1
2003 308 20.3 15.2 71.1
2004 295 21.0 14.0 70.5
2005 279 19.0 14.7 71
2006 286 18.0 15.9 69.2
2007 270 18.7 14.4 73.7
2008 273 16.6 16.4 72.5
2009 251 16.3 15.2 72.1
2010 275 14.0 19.6 73.5
2011 509 31.0 16.4 77.8
2012 536 30.0 17.8 82.5
2013 565 38.0 14.8 84.8
2014 536 34.0 15.7 84.3
2015 552 32.0 17.2 81
2016 549 30.0 18.3 79.1
2017 575 31.5 18.2 72.2
2018 586 33.0 17.7 76.6
2019 602 36.0 16.7 68.8
2020 616 36.0 17.1 65.4
2021 616 36.6 16.8 69.2
2022 651 31.0 21.0 64.7
2023 700 34.0 20.5 82.7

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 Attalla Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,558 (17.2%) $7,459 (82.6%) $9,033

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Attalla 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 280th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 492nd of 680 Elementary schools
 31.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Attalla Elementary School)6928.6
 40.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Attalla City)6928.6
 40.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Attalla Elementary School)43.810.8
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Attalla City)43.810.8
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Attalla Elementary School)41.429.3
 12.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Attalla City)41.429.3
 12.1%
   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 Students602700
 16.3%
African American105111
 5.7%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic4673
 58.7%
Pacific Islander11
White429463
 7.9%
Two or More Races1447
 235.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.8%82.7%
 13.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Attalla Elementary School

Students at Attalla Elementary School are 66% White, 16% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 700 students attended Attalla Elementary School.

Students who attend Attalla Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Etowah Middle School
High : Etowah High School

Attalla Elementary School ranks 448th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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