Eden Elementary School

Summary:

Eden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pell City, Alabama, serving 394 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Pell City School District, which is ranked 53 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Eden Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (83.5%) compared to nearby schools, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools over the past 5 years, with a ranking between 365-457 out of 680-692 schools. Student performance on standardized tests is generally lower than the Pell City district and state averages, with only 30% of 3rd graders proficient in math compared to 40.06% for Pell City and 42.16% for Alabama. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.82% to 68.27% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than surrounding schools like Coosa Valley Elementary and Iola Roberts Elementary.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Eden Elementary's performance has declined over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping in both math and English across multiple grade levels. The school also faces significant achievement gaps between white students and minority students, particularly African American and Hispanic students. Addressing these challenges and learning from the successes of nearby schools could be key to improving Eden Elementary's overall performance and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 412 Wolf Creek Rd N
       Pell City, AL  35125


(205) 338-6930

District: Pell City

SchoolDigger Rank:
457th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,242 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
African American:
10.4%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Compare Details Eden Elementary School ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Pell City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.82. (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 Eden Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Pell City School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), African American (10.4%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eden Elementary School is 17.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Pell City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eden Elementary School is $9,242, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Pell City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eden Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eden Elementary School 457th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Eden Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pell City:

SchoolDigger ranks Pell City 53rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eden Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Eden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.76 336th 623 46.1%
2005 72.83 144th 688 79.1%
2006 55.86 313th 689 54.6%
2007 34.43 536th 698 23.2%
2008 44.07 437th 698 37.4%
2009 55.62 329th 696 52.7%
2010 57.76 338th 704 52.0%
2011 65.20 255th 709 64.0%
2012 65.09 256th 696 63.2%
2013 76.36 86th 696 87.6%
2014 68.33 188th 695 72.9%
2015 61.27 226th 691 67.3%
2016 63.33 235th 691 66.0%
2017 71.54 166th 688 75.9%
2018 53.44 337th 680 50.4%
2019 44.62 396th 681 41.9%
2021 45.03 385th 692 44.4%
2022 47.57 365th 687 46.9%
2023 36.91 441st 680 35.1%
2024 35.82 457th 684 33.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.98 179th 345 48.1%
2023 22.96 321st 373 13.9%
2024 22.48 332nd 395 15.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.57 154th 567 72.8%
2018 60.58 241st 651 63.0%
2019 51.17 328th 649 49.5%
2021 59.15 253rd 653 61.3%
2022 55.21 288th 651 55.8%
2023 33.87 426th 623 31.6%
2024 46.07 371st 670 44.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Eden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.90 90th 639 85.9%
2018 63.93 219th 640 65.8%
2019 45.68 381st 646 41.0%
2021 46.98 346th 656 47.3%
2022 47.74 344th 656 47.6%
2023 33.08 442nd 645 31.5%
2024 37.63 428th 650 34.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Eden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.82 244th 639 61.8%
2018 47.17 378th 650 41.8%
2019 45.13 377th 650 42.0%
2021 42.09 388th 669 42.0%
2022 45.15 368th 669 45.0%
2023 41.33 398th 649 38.7%
2024 33.28 445th 655 32.1%
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Rank History for White students at Eden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.17 387th 508 23.8%
2019 24.46 445th 529 15.9%
2021 27.24 419th 539 22.3%
2022 31.33 388th 540 28.1%
2023 20.71 457th 528 13.4%
2024 19.48 479th 535 10.5%
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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.

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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eden Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 432 25 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2002 455 25 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 455 25 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 471 26 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 492 13 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2006 522 15 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2007 538 21 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2008 493 20 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 519
2009 408 20 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2010 413 17 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 434
2011 390 16 5 4 1 0 1 0 417
2012 374 15 2 2 0 0 10 0 403
2013 344 13 1 4 0 0 10 0 372
2014 333 17 2 3 0 0 15 0 370
2015 299 21 2 3 0 0 13 0 338
2016 327 29 1 3 0 0 20 0 380
2017 311 25 1 9 0 0 19 0 365
2018 325 28 0 9 0 0 17 0 379
2019 346 34 0 8 1 0 17 0 406
2020 357 37 1 12 1 0 15 0 423
2021 327 33 1 10 2 0 25 0 398
2022 341 39 1 14 2 0 24 0 421
2023 329 30 1 12 2 0 20 0 394
2024 326 42 0 13 0 0 22 0 403

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 Eden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 460 27.0 17.0 50.4
2002 484 30.0 16.1 56.8
2003 484 30.0 16.1 56.8
2004 505 32.3 15.6 49.9
2005 508 33.0 15.4 52.4
2006 542 33.0 16.4 54.1
2007 562 34.0 16.5 52
2008 519 34.3 15.1 52
2009 432 29.7 14.4 56.9
2010 434 26.2 16.5 56.2
2011 417 31.0 13.4 56.6
2012 403 23.0 17.5 63.5
2013 372 26.0 14.2 62.9
2014 370 23.0 16.0 69.2
2015 338 21.0 16.0 62.1
2016 380 22.0 17.2 65
2017 365 21.1 17.2 65.2
2018 379 22.5 16.8 64.1
2019 406 23.5 17.2 60.6
2020 423 24.0 17.6 60.8
2021 398 26.2 15.1 60.8
2022 421 20.0 21.0 55.8
2023 394 23.0 17.1 68.3
2024 403 23.0 17.5 69.7

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 Eden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 460 27.0 17.0 50.4
2002 484 30.0 16.1 56.8
2003 484 30.0 16.1 56.8
2004 505 32.3 15.6 49.9
2005 508 33.0 15.4 52.4
2006 542 33.0 16.4 54.1
2007 562 34.0 16.5 52
2008 519 34.3 15.1 52
2009 432 29.7 14.4 56.9
2010 434 26.2 16.5 56.2
2011 417 31.0 13.4 56.6
2012 403 23.0 17.5 63.5
2013 372 26.0 14.2 62.9
2014 370 23.0 16.0 69.2
2015 338 21.0 16.0 62.1
2016 380 22.0 17.2 65
2017 365 21.1 17.2 65.2
2018 379 22.5 16.8 64.1
2019 406 23.5 17.2 60.6
2020 423 24.0 17.6 60.8
2021 398 26.2 15.1 60.8
2022 421 20.0 21.0 55.8
2023 394 23.0 17.1 68.3
2024 403 23.0 17.5 69.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eden Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,479 (16.0%) $7,754 (83.9%) $9,242

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eden 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 396th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 441st of 680 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eden Elementary School)48.125
 23.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pell City)62.742
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eden Elementary School)37.819.6
 18.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pell City)49.437.8
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students406394
 3%
African American3430
 11.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic812
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White346329
 4.9%
Two or More Races1720
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%68.3%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eden Elementary School

Students at Eden Elementary School are 81% White, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 403 students attended Eden Elementary School.

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

Middle : Duran Junior High School
Middle : Williams Intermediate School
High : Pell City High School

Eden Elementary School ranks 457th 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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