C L Salter Elementary School

106 Brecon Access Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 362 students in grades 1-3, C L Salter 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

C L Salter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

C L Salter Elementary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
362 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

C L Salter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C L Salter 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1133 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of C L Salter Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of C L Salter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of C L Salter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of C L Salter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
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Black
71%
32%
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White
18%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in C L Salter Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of C L Salter Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in C L Salter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in C L Salter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is C L Salter Elementary School's ranking?
C L Salter Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend C L Salter Elementary School?
362 students attend C L Salter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of C L Salter Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C L Salter Elementary School?
C L Salter Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does C L Salter Elementary School offer ?
C L Salter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is C L Salter Elementary School part of?
C L Salter Elementary School is part of Talladega City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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