Eden Elementary School

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Eden Elementary School ranks 457 th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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 K-4

412 Wolf Creek Rd N
Pell City, AL 35125

(205) 338-6930

District: Pell City

SchoolDigger Rank:
457^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,242

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 394

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

African American:

7.6%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.3%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.5%), African American (7.6%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eden Elementary School is 17.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Pell City School District! (See more...)

Compare Eden Elementary School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Pell City:

SchoolDigger ranks Pell City 53^rd 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
2004	49.76	336^th	623	46.1%
2005	72.83	144^th	688	79.1%
2006	55.86	313^th	689	54.6%
2007	34.43	536^th	698	23.2%
2008	44.07	437^th	698	37.4%
2009	55.62	329^th	696	52.7%
2010	57.76	338^th	704	52.0%
2011	65.20	255^th	709	64.0%
2012	65.09	256^th	696	63.2%
2013	76.36	86^th	696	87.6%
2014	68.33	188^th	695	72.9%
2015	61.27	226^th	691	67.3%
2016	63.33	235^th	691	66.0%
2017	71.54	166^th	688	75.9%
2018	53.44	337^th	680	50.4%
2019	44.62	396^th	681	41.9%
2021	45.03	385^th	692	44.4%
2022	47.57	365^th	687	46.9%
2023	36.91	441^st	680	35.1%
2024	35.82	457^th	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
2022	42.98	179^th	345	48.1%
2023	22.96	321^st	373	13.9%
2024	22.48	332^nd	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
2017	65.57	154^th	567	72.8%
2018	60.58	241^st	651	63.0%
2019	51.17	328^th	649	49.5%
2021	59.15	253^rd	653	61.3%
2022	55.21	288^th	651	55.8%
2023	33.87	426^th	623	31.6%
2024	46.07	371^st	670	44.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Eden Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	81.90	90^th	639	85.9%
2018	63.93	219^th	640	65.8%
2019	45.68	381^st	646	41.0%
2021	46.98	346^th	656	47.3%
2022	47.74	344^th	656	47.6%
2023	33.08	442^nd	645	31.5%
2024	37.63	428^th	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
2017	59.82	244^th	639	61.8%
2018	47.17	378^th	650	41.8%
2019	45.13	377^th	650	42.0%
2021	42.09	388^th	669	42.0%
2022	45.15	368^th	669	45.0%
2023	41.33	398^th	649	38.7%
2024	33.28	445^th	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
2018	31.17	387^th	508	23.8%
2019	24.46	445^th	529	15.9%
2021	27.24	419^th	539	22.3%
2022	31.33	388^th	540	28.1%
2023	20.71	457^th	528	13.4%
2024	19.48	479^th	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.

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	Total
2001	432	25	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	460
2002	455	25	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	484
2003	455	25	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	484
2004	471	26	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	505
2005	492	13	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	508
2006	522	15	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	542
2007	538	21	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	562
2008	493	20	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	519
2009	408	20	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	432
2010	413	17	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	434
2011	390	16	5	4	1	0	1	417
2012	374	15	2	2	0	0	10	403
2013	344	13	1	4	0	0	10	372
2014	333	17	2	3	0	0	15	370
2015	299	21	2	3	0	0	13	338
2016	327	29	1	3	0	0	20	380
2017	311	25	1	9	0	0	19	365
2018	325	28	0	9	0	0	17	379
2019	346	34	0	8	1	0	17	406
2020	357	37	1	12	1	0	15	423
2021	327	33	1	10	2	0	25	398
2022	341	39	1	14	2	0	24	421
2023	329	30	1	12	2	0	20	394

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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 396^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 441^st 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)	48.1	25	23.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pell City)	62.7	42	20.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eden Elementary School)	37.8	19.6	18.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pell City)	49.4	37.8	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	406	394	3%
African American	34	30	11.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	8	12	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	346	329	4.9%
Two or More Races	17	20	17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.6%	68.3%	7.7%

Schools Near Eden Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eden Elementary School	Public	K-4	412 Wolf Creek Rd N	Pell City	35125	St. Clair County	Pell City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 338-6930	394	23	17.1	68.3%	329 (83.5%)	30 (7.6%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	35.8	457^th of 684 public elementary schools	33.2%		36.9	441^st of 680 public elementary schools	35.1%	16	30.0	32.8			39.4	42.5	48.5			$9,242	$1,479	$7,754
Iola Roberts Elementary School	Public	K-4	810 Martin St N	Pell City	35125	St. Clair County	Pell City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 338-7312	388	21	18.4	78.1%	259 (66.8%)	75 (19.3%)	18 (4.6%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.7%)	68.3	203^rd of 684 public elementary schools	70.3%		55.9	296^th of 680 public elementary schools	56.5%	93	45.1	55.3			57.9	62.0	61.8			$8,450	$1,550	$6,890
Walter M Kennedy School	Public	K-4	250 Otis Perry Dr	Pell City	35128	St. Clair County	Pell City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 338-7896	454	26	17.4	65.2%	363 (80.0%)	70 (15.4%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	55.2	311^th of 684 public elementary schools	54.5%		56.5	291^st of 680 public elementary schools	57.2%	20	39.3	32.5			47.5	60.7	63.8			$9,103	$1,719	$7,374
Coosa Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	3609 Martin St S	Cropwell	35054	St. Clair County	Pell City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 338-7713	486	27	18.0	53.5%	399 (82.1%)	40 (8.2%)	14 (2.9%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.8%)	82.7	98^th of 684 public elementary schools	85.7%		85.5	74^th of 680 public elementary schools	89.1%	24	46.9	69.3			62.5	77.8	75.9			$8,363	$1,151	$7,202
Odenville Intermediate School	Public	3-5	300 Burgess Drive	Odenville	35120	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 629-2246	373	17	21.9	73.2%	280 (75.1%)	42 (11.3%)	28 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	51.1	341^st of 684 public elementary schools	50.1%		55.6	301^st of 680 public elementary schools	55.7%	40	27.6	37.1	38.4		34.9	74.3	54.2	60.8		$7,889	$642	$7,235
Odenville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	420 Alabama Street	Odenville	35120	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 629-6406	436	21	20.7	66.7%	319 (73.2%)	51 (11.7%)	31 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.0%)								(n/a)										$10,948	$3,403	$7,370
Moody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1006 H L Blocker Cir	Moody	35004	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	No	(205) 640-2180	835	45	18.5	53.8%	605 (72.5%)	102 (12.2%)	73 (8.7%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.0%)								(n/a)	53.4					74.5				$9,570	$1,873	$7,685
Margaret Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Mustang Drive	Odenville	35112	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	No	(205) 629-5034	727	38	19.1	57.9%	513 (70.6%)	125 (17.2%)	32 (4.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	51 (7.0%)	67.2	206^th of 684 public elementary schools	69.9%		67.8	207^th of 680 public elementary schools	69.6%	1	54.1	40.7	45.3		48.3	69.4	72.0	59.0		$8,493	$1,571	$6,912
Stemley Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2760 Stemley Bridge Rd	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5325	361	18	19.6	78.7%	132 (36.6%)	205 (56.8%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	32.2	478^th of 684 public elementary schools	30.1%		35.8	451^st of 680 public elementary schools	33.7%	27	17.0	24.4	28.1	24.2	22.7	46.8	48.9	59.4	45.5	$10,680	$2,314	$8,336
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	79001 Al Hwy 77	Lincoln	35096	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5265	853	45	19.0	62.0%	551 (64.6%)	233 (27.3%)	27 (3.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.5%)	64.4	225^th of 684 public elementary schools	67.1%		57.5	284^th of 680 public elementary schools	58.2%	59	40.2	28.6	50.8		47.3	70.5	67.0	72.8		$8,515	$1,387	$7,098

Frequently Asked Questions about Eden Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Eden Elementary School?

Students at Eden Elementary School are 84% White, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Eden Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Eden Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Eden Elementary School attend?

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

Is Eden Elementary School a good school?

Eden Elementary School ranks 457^th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Eden Elementary School in?

Pell City

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