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Cleveland Elementary School vs. Locust Fork Elementary School

Should you attend Cleveland Elementary School or Locust Fork Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cleveland Elementary School
115 Stadium Dr
Cleveland, AL 35049
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Locust Fork Elementary School
155 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Cleveland Elementary School, a Berkeley Heights public high school serving grades Pre–K through 6 with 513 students and a 16:1 student–teacher ratio, ranked #306 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #762 in 2011.
Math proficiency was 37%, higher than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 58%, higher than the state average of 47% as of 2023; science proficiency ranged from 55% to 59%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was 21%, with Hispanic students constituting the largest minority group at 92 students; 53% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 37% in 2008, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The school maintained a steady enrollment near 500 students over recent years, with teacher count increasing to 31 in 2023, reducing the student–teacher ratio from 21:1 in 2022 to 16:1 in 2023.
Locust Fork Elementary School ranked #203 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #897 in 2010, placing it in the top 20% statewide; it is among the most improved public schools in the state.
Math proficiency was 60% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, with reading proficiency at 56%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 55–59%, notably above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 539 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1; 57% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting rising socioeconomic needs.
The school serves grades Pre–Kindergarten through 6, with minority enrollment at 12%, consisting mainly of Hispanic and multi–racial students alongside a majority White population.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
513 students
539 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cleveland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Locust Fork Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cleveland Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Locust Fork Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cleveland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Locust Fork Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blount County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Locust Fork Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blount County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#306 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#203 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cleveland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Locust Fork Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 30% in AL)
60%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cleveland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Locust Fork Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cleveland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Locust Fork Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cleveland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Locust Fork Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cleveland Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Locust Fork Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
31
Kindergarten Students
73
73
Grade 1 Students
69
101
Grade 2 Students
73
76
Grade 3 Students
72
66
Grade 4 Students
61
57
Grade 5 Students
59
67
Grade 6 Students
76
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Locust Fork Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
18%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Locust Fork Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Locust Fork Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Locust Fork Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cleveland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.35
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cleveland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Locust Fork Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cleveland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Locust Fork Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cleveland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Locust Fork Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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