Carrollton Elementary School has a math proficiency rate of 19% in 2023, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and approximately equal to the Pickens County district average of 20%.
Reading proficiency stands at 49%, which is higher than the state average of 47% and also exceeds the district average of 32% in 2022.
Science proficiency is 46% in 2022, surpassing the state average of 38% and the district average of 20%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #790 in 2010 to #1108 in 2011, indicating a downward trend in standing among Alabama elementary schools.
Enrollment and student–teacher ratio data for recent years are unavailable, but historical data show a decrease in enrollment from 641 students in 1999 to 144 in 2011; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch was high at 90% in 2011, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (10-11)
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)4%
4%
Black
(10-11)87%
35%
White
(10-11)8%
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
90%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Carrollton Elementary School?
144 students attend Carrollton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Carrollton Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Carrollton Elementary School offer ?
Carrollton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Carrollton Elementary School part of?
Carrollton Elementary School is part of Pickens County School District.
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