C L Salter Elementary School

C L Salter Elementary School in Talladega, Alabama, is a regular public elementary school serving students from first through third grade. With an enrollment of 350 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1, the school provides a moderately sized learning environment with 21 full-time equivalent teachers. Located in a rural area near a town, C L Salter Elementary offers a close-knit community feel, where teachers and parents work closely together to support student growth.

The school's MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10, along with a state ranking of 1179 out of 1360 schools, indicates areas for improvement in academic performance. The academic score of 1.9 out of 10 suggests that the school is focusing on student development and has room for academic growth, particularly in ELA/Reading and Math, where 22% and 2% of students, respectively, are proficient or above. C L Salter Elementary is situated in a neighborhood where the median household income is $44,852, and the median home value is $124,300.

The area has a poverty rate of 20.5% and 15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school serves a community that is actively engaged in supporting the educational needs of its youngest learners.

While current test scores at C L Salter Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, C L Salter Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.