Is Childersburg Elementary School a good school?

Childersburg Elementary School ranks 374 th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Childersburg Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended Childersburg Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Childersburg Elementary School?

Students at Childersburg Elementary School are 56% African American, 36% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Childersburg Elementary School

Summary:

Childersburg Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Childersburg, Alabama, with a student population of 240. The school is part of the Talladega County School District, which is ranked 76 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Childersburg Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (55%) and Hispanic (5.83%) students. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools, with a ranking between 336-527 over the past 10 years and a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Talladega County and Alabama state averages across various subjects and grade levels, and it has a high percentage of students (80%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic challenges.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as AH Watwood Elementary and Sycamore School, which are also in the Talladega County district, Childersburg Elementary generally underperforms in terms of test scores and school rankings. The school's inconsistent performance and ranking over the years indicate a need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to its challenges and the implementation of strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

235 Pinecrest Drive
Childersburg, AL 35044-1047

(256) 315-5525

District: Talladega County

SchoolDigger Rank:
374^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,694

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.4%

White:

35.5%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Childersburg Elementary School ranks worse than 54.7% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Talladega County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.15. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (56.4%), White (35.5%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Childersburg Elementary School is 17.9. 4 elementary schools in the Talladega County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Childersburg Elementary School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Childersburg Elementary School is $11,694, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Talladega County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Childersburg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Childersburg Elementary School 374^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Childersburg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Talladega County:

SchoolDigger ranks Talladega County 76^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Childersburg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Childersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2005	59.37	273^rd	688	60.3%
2006	60.28	266^th	689	61.4%
2007	67.60	209^th	698	70.1%
2008	75.81	118^th	698	83.1%
2009	73.84	130^th	696	81.3%
2010	63.41	273^rd	704	61.2%
2011	42.29	504^th	709	28.9%
2012	52.23	409^th	696	41.2%
2013	68.22	202^nd	696	71.0%
2014	30.32	517^th	695	25.6%
2015	27.14	527^th	691	23.7%
2016	30.48	497^th	691	28.1%
2017	33.90	472^nd	688	31.4%
2018	35.11	459^th	680	32.5%
2019	38.48	443^rd	681	34.9%
2021	48.11	360^th	692	48.0%
2022	37.30	430^th	687	37.4%
2023	51.33	336^th	680	50.6%
2024	47.15	374^th	684	45.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Childersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	45.24	385^th	651	40.9%
2019	53.43	297^th	649	54.2%
2021	44.91	369^th	653	43.5%
2022	46.10	359^th	651	44.9%
2023	56.88	263^rd	623	57.8%
2024	55.04	298^th	670	55.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Childersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	34.28	443^rd	639	30.7%
2018	34.03	446^th	640	30.3%
2019	27.97	489^th	646	24.3%
2021	37.31	418^th	656	36.3%
2022	34.40	437^th	656	33.4%
2023	50.30	317^th	645	50.9%
2024	50.50	321^st	650	50.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Childersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	31.30	448^th	639	29.9%
2018	37.20	440^th	650	32.3%
2019	48.27	345^th	650	46.9%
2021	54.12	292^nd	669	56.4%
2022	39.02	403^rd	669	39.8%
2023	51.48	322^nd	649	50.4%
2024	39.92	416^th	655	36.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Childersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	66.04	108^th	423	74.5%
2019	51.68	169^th	426	60.3%
2021	63.54	114^th	426	73.2%
2022	32.60	286^th	426	32.9%
2023	44.83	216^th	427	49.4%
2024	46.88	193^rd	420	54.0%

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Rank History for White students at Childersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	14.48	481^st	508	5.3%
2021	54.53	220^th	539	59.2%
2022	47.27	276^th	540	48.9%
2023	58.93	195^th	528	63.1%
2024	49.28	280^th	535	47.7%

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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 Childersburg 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	308	308
1989	184	140	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1990	184	119	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1991	163	123	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1992	175	141	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1993	187	141	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1994	190	120	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1995	182	157	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1996	182	157	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1997	178	170	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1998	175	193	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1999	178	185	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2000	170	181	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2001	159	183	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2002	162	186	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2003	162	186	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2004	153	177	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2005	141	194	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2006	148	186	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	339
2007	129	165	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	300
2008	125	147	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2009	111	141	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2010	109	139	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	255
2011	100	136	0	6	0	0	2	0	244
2012	96	125	1	9	1	0	1	0	233
2013	89	122	1	7	1	0	3	0	223
2014	110	121	1	7	0	0	5	0	244
2015	93	131	2	5	0	0	7	0	238
2016	83	129	0	7	0	0	9	0	228
2017	80	137	0	6	0	0	0	0	223
2018	95	141	0	7	0	0	0	0	243
2019	100	143	0	7	0	0	4	0	254
2020	99	139	0	7	0	0	7	0	252
2021	94	118	0	9	0	0	6	0	227
2022	103	130	0	10	0	0	6	0	249
2023	87	132	1	14	3	0	3	0	240
2024	102	162	3	13	3	0	4	0	287

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Childersburg Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	308	19.0	16.2	0
1989	325	17.0	19.1	n/a
1990	303	16.0	18.9	0
1991	286	16.0	17.8	n/a
1992	316	16.0	19.7	n/a
1993	328	17.0	19.3	n/a
1994	310	17.8	17.4	n/a
1995	340	18.8	18.1	n/a
1996	340	18.8	18.1	n/a
1997	348	18.6	18.7	58.6
1998	368	20.6	17.9	58.2
1999	363	22.0	16.5	65.8
2000	352	25.5	13.8	66.2
2001	344	25.5	13.5	61.9
2002	348	24.4	14.3	65.2
2003	348	24.4	14.3	65.2
2004	332	25.0	13.3	68.4
2005	339	26.0	13.0	75.8
2006	339	22.0	15.3	71.5
2007	300	22.7	13.2	70.6
2008	279	19.7	14.2	76.3
2009	260	18.5	13.9	77.3
2010	255	18.5	13.7	78
2011	244	19.3	12.6	84
2012	233	17.2	13.4	86.7
2013	223	19.3	11.5	83.9
2014	244	17.6	13.8	84.8
2015	238	14.0	17.0	84.5
2016	228	14.0	16.2	88.2
2017	223	13.3	16.7	84.8
2018	243	11.3	21.4	82.7
2019	254	13.3	19.0	71.7
2020	252	13.3	18.9	78.2
2021	227	14.0	16.2	67.8
2022	249	11.0	22.6	74.7
2023	240	12.7	18.8	80
2024	287	16.0	17.9	78.7

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 Childersburg Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	308	19.0	16.2	0
1989	325	17.0	19.1	n/a
1990	303	16.0	18.9	0
1991	286	16.0	17.8	n/a
1992	316	16.0	19.7	n/a
1993	328	17.0	19.3	n/a
1994	310	17.8	17.4	n/a
1995	340	18.8	18.1	n/a
1996	340	18.8	18.1	n/a
1997	348	18.6	18.7	58.6
1998	368	20.6	17.9	58.2
1999	363	22.0	16.5	65.8
2000	352	25.5	13.8	66.2
2001	344	25.5	13.5	61.9
2002	348	24.4	14.3	65.2
2003	348	24.4	14.3	65.2
2004	332	25.0	13.3	68.4
2005	339	26.0	13.0	75.8
2006	339	22.0	15.3	71.5
2007	300	22.7	13.2	70.6
2008	279	19.7	14.2	76.3
2009	260	18.5	13.9	77.3
2010	255	18.5	13.7	78
2011	244	19.3	12.6	84
2012	233	17.2	13.4	86.7
2013	223	19.3	11.5	83.9
2014	244	17.6	13.8	84.8
2015	238	14.0	17.0	84.5
2016	228	14.0	16.2	88.2
2017	223	13.3	16.7	84.8
2018	243	11.3	21.4	82.7
2019	254	13.3	19.0	71.7
2020	252	13.3	18.9	78.2
2021	227	14.0	16.2	67.8
2022	249	11.0	22.6	74.7
2023	240	12.7	18.8	80
2024	287	16.0	17.9	78.7

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 Childersburg Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,770 (15.1%)	$9,894 (84.6%)	$11,694

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Childersburg 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 443^rd of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 336^th of 680 Elementary schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Childersburg Elementary School)	60.8	59.4	1.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Talladega County)	52	43	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Childersburg Elementary School)	30.8	24.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Talladega County)	36.4	25.8	10.6%
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	254	240	5.5%
African American	143	132	7.7%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	7	14	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	100	87	13%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.7%	80%	8.3%

Schools Near Childersburg 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
Childersburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	235 Pinecrest Drive	Childersburg	35044	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5525	287	16	17.9	78.7%	102 (35.5%)	162 (56.4%)	13 (4.5%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	47.2	374^th of 684 public elementary schools	45.3%		51.3	336^th of 680 public elementary schools	50.6%	38	32.6	36.7	25.0		26.7	57.8	70.0	64.1		$11,694	$1,770	$9,894
AH Watwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3002 Limbaugh Blvd	Childersburg	35044	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5460	284	17	16.7	83.1%	130 (45.8%)	125 (44.0%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.7%)	59.5	274^th of 684 public elementary schools	59.9%		69.9	190^th of 680 public elementary schools	72.1%	84	39.6	42.6	30.3		44.3	62.5	68.9	69.7		$11,091	$1,706	$9,355
Vincent Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	40800 Highway 25	Vincent	35178	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 682-7320	381	24	16.1	70.1%	260 (68.2%)	84 (22.0%)	25 (6.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	59.8	271^st of 684 public elementary schools	60.4%		59	272^nd of 680 public elementary schools	60.0%	1	28.6	47.6	38.9		52.4	60.7	54.0	79.6		$12,873	$2,124	$10,726
Sycamore School	Public	PK, KG-5	22405 AL Highway 21	Alpine	35014	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5450	309	18	17.6	77.3%	165 (53.4%)	114 (36.9%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.4%)	59.2	276^th of 684 public elementary schools	59.6%		51.7	333^rd of 680 public elementary schools	51.0%	57	28.3	29.2	61.1		41.7	67.4	64.6	69.4		$10,429	$1,784	$8,614
Wilsonville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	71 School St	Wilsonville	35186	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 682-6640	231	15	15.4	57.1%	196 (84.8%)	12 (5.2%)	12 (5.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	77.6	140^th of 684 public elementary schools	79.5%		79.8	117^th of 680 public elementary schools	82.8%	23	58.3	43.9	51.4		53.7	70.8	73.2	80.0		$15,665	$2,436	$13,198
BB Comer Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	803 Seminole Ave	Sylacauga	35150	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5430	509	26	19.5	77.6%	362 (71.1%)	87 (17.1%)	27 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.5%)	43.4	405^th of 684 public elementary schools	40.8%		40.6	413^th of 680 public elementary schools	39.3%	8	29.9	16.4	20.6	16.7	37.7	70.2	62.3	76.2	40.0	$7,962	$655	$7,277
Indian Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1099 Oldfield Rd	Sylacauga	35150	Talladega County	Sylacauga City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 249-0397	519	32	16.2	64.5%	211 (40.7%)	250 (48.2%)	19 (3.7%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.4%)								(n/a)										$9,857	$1,544	$8,290
Pinecrest Elementary School	Public	3-5	615 Coaling Rd	Sylacauga	35151	Talladega County	Sylacauga City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 245-5700	414	22	18.8	74.6%	200 (48.3%)	177 (42.8%)	20 (4.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.9%)	46	382^nd of 684 public elementary schools	44.2%		44.3	387^th of 680 public elementary schools	43.1%	5	42.3	32.5	24.1		42.5	63.9	55.5	48.9		$9,568	$1,756	$7,789
Chelsea Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9000 Chelsea Park Trail	Chelsea	35043	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-6700	890	45	19.9	32.1%	645 (72.5%)	138 (15.5%)	73 (8.2%)	15 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.8%)	80.8	115^th of 684 public elementary schools	83.2%		83.7	89^th of 680 public elementary schools	86.9%	26	50.0	60.8	64.9		64.6	78.4	65.7	70.3		$8,957	$705	$8,235
Raymond L Young Elementary School	Public	PK-K	200 E Damon Ave	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Talladega City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5888	195	13	15.0	64.6%	40 (20.5%)	134 (68.7%)	8 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.7%)								(n/a)										$11,290	$1,703	$9,583

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