Serving 667 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Priceville Elementary School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.26, 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
#92 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
3%
32%
White
86%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
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 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?
667 students attend Priceville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Priceville Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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!
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.
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