Excellent
#96 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 7% in state
Caldwell Elementary School
Elementary School · Scottsboro City · Scottsboro, AL
A Scottsboro City elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
905 S Market St, Scottsboro, AL 35768
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caldwell Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 51 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Caldwell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,980/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,612
Median home value
$132,800
Median rent
$791/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Scottsboro City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caldwell Elementary School is listed in Scottsboro City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caldwell Elementary School
Caldwell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scottsboro, AL, part of Scottsboro City, serving approximately 543 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caldwell Elementary School
What grades does Caldwell Elementary School serve?
Caldwell Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Caldwell Elementary School?
Caldwell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caldwell Elementary School rank in AL?
Caldwell Elementary School ranks #96 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Caldwell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Caldwell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Caldwell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caldwell Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Caldwell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Caldwell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caldwell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Caldwell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caldwell Elementary School?
66.9% of students at Caldwell Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (256) 218-2500
- Area population (ZIP 35768)
- 12,394
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35768; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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