Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cloverdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
84%
32%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Cloverdale Elementary School?
416 students attend Cloverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cloverdale Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cloverdale Elementary School?
Cloverdale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cloverdale Elementary School offer ?
Cloverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cloverdale Elementary School part of?
Cloverdale Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.
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