Priceville Elementary School

438 Cave Springs Road
Decatur, AL 35603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 691 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Priceville Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 691 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Priceville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Priceville Elementary School's student population of 691 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
691 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Priceville Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Priceville Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#92 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Priceville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Priceville 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.
71%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Priceville 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.
65-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Priceville 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
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Priceville Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Priceville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Priceville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Priceville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Priceville Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Priceville 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
32%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Priceville 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
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Priceville 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 Priceville Elementary School's ranking?
Priceville Elementary School is ranked #92 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Priceville Elementary School often compared to?
Priceville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fe Burleson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Priceville Elementary School?
691 students attend Priceville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Priceville Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Priceville Elementary School?
Priceville Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Priceville Elementary School offer ?
Priceville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Priceville Elementary School part of?
Priceville Elementary School is part of Morgan County School District.

School Reviews

5   8/18/2009
Great leadership in this school! High expectations for all students; music/art classes along with clubs make school fun for students. Parents are encouraged to become involved. This faculty thinks "outside-the-box" to help students succeed!
- Posted by Parent - charl
5   8/18/2009
Warm and friendly school with a great staff! Students learn through hands-on experiments. School is fun for my child! Administrators are eager to help kids learn.
- Posted by Parent - chuck

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 691 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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