Coosa Valley Elementary School in Cropwell, AL serves 454 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 4th grade, with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
Math proficiency ranges from 55% to 59%, which is higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency is between 70% and 74%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency is reported between 60% and 64%, exceeding the state average of 38%.
The school's overall ranking improved to #94 in 2023, up from #153 in 2021, showing a positive trend in recent years.
Enrollment grew from 387 students in 2017 to 486 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 18%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 37% in 2019 to 48% in 2023, indicating a rising socioeconomic need.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coosa Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Coosa Valley Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coosa Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coosa Valley Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
8%
32%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coosa Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Coosa Valley Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Coosa Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Coosa Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter M Kennedy School, Springville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Coosa Valley Elementary School?
454 students attend Coosa Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Coosa Valley Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coosa Valley Elementary School?
Coosa Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coosa Valley Elementary School offer ?
Coosa Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coosa Valley Elementary School part of?
Coosa Valley Elementary School is part of Pell City School District.
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