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#606 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 45% in state

Choctaw County Elementary

Elementary School · Choctaw County · Butler, AL

An elementary school in Butler, AL serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

201 Tom Orr Drive, Butler, AL 36904

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 71% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.8% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-12 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$16,901
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Students at Choctaw County Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 61 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2024
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

75.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Choctaw County Elementary 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Butler), 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

$42,009

Median home value

$138,100

Median rent

$718/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Patrician AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–120.5 mi265Compare →
Southern Choctaw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–6Not available292Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Choctaw County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$16,901NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Choctaw County Elementary is listed in Choctaw County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Choctaw County Elementary

Choctaw County Elementary is a public elementary school in Butler, AL, part of Choctaw County, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #606 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Choctaw County Elementary

What grades does Choctaw County Elementary serve?

Choctaw County Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Choctaw County Elementary?

Choctaw County Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Choctaw County Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Choctaw County Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Choctaw County Elementary rank in AL?

Choctaw County Elementary ranks #606 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Choctaw County Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Choctaw County Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Choctaw County Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Choctaw County Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Choctaw County Elementary a charter school?

No, Choctaw County Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Choctaw County Elementary a Title I school?

No, Choctaw County Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Choctaw County Elementary?

75.3% of students at Choctaw County Elementary 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
304
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Choctaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%
Area population (ZIP 36904)
4,468
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
47.5
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 36904; 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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