Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Crossville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Crossville Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crossville 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 Crossville Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#644 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
76%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
21%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossville Elementary School's ranking?
Crossville Elementary School is ranked #644 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Crossville Elementary School often compared to?
Crossville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geraldine School, Crossville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Crossville Elementary School?
578 students attend Crossville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Crossville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossville Elementary School?
Crossville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crossville Elementary School offer ?
Crossville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Crossville Elementary School part of?
Crossville Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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