Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
19%
32%
White
71%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School is ranked #550 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Valley Elementary School, Pinecrest 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 29% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School?
507 students attend Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School?
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School part of?
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School is part of Talladega County School District.
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