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Childersburg Elementary School

235 Pinecrest Drive
Childersburg, AL 35044
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Childersburg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Childersburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Childersburg Elementary School's student population of 287 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Childersburg Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Childersburg Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#482 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
30%
40-44%
47%
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
56%
32%
White
36%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Childersburg Elementary School's ranking?
Childersburg Elementary School is ranked #482 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Childersburg Elementary School?
287 students attend Childersburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Childersburg Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Childersburg Elementary School?
Childersburg Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Childersburg Elementary School offer ?
Childersburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Childersburg Elementary School part of?
Childersburg Elementary School is part of Talladega County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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