Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dadeville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dadeville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dadeville Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Dadeville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dadeville Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#719 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
45%
32%
White
48%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Dadeville Elementary School's ranking?
Dadeville Elementary School is ranked #719 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dadeville Elementary School often compared to?
Dadeville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Pearson Elementary School, Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dadeville Elementary School?
538 students attend Dadeville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dadeville Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dadeville Elementary School?
Dadeville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dadeville Elementary School offer ?
Dadeville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dadeville Elementary School part of?
Dadeville Elementary School is part of Tallapoosa County School District.
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