Excellent
#1 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Cullman City Primary School
Elementary School · Cullman City · Cullman, AL
An elementary school in Cullman, AL where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 Hoehn Dr, Cullman, AL 35055
- Reading 90% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Cullman City Primary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cullman City Primary 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,682/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cullman), 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
$58,488
Median home value
$195,400
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Cullman Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Cullman Child Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
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.
Cullman City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cullman City Primary School is listed in Cullman City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cullman City Primary School
Cullman City Primary School is a public elementary school in Cullman, AL, part of Cullman City, serving approximately 530 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.9 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cullman City Primary School
What grades does Cullman City Primary School serve?
Cullman City Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Cullman City Primary School?
Cullman City Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cullman City Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cullman City Primary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cullman City Primary School rank in AL?
Cullman City Primary School ranks #1 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Cullman City Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cullman City Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.9 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 Cullman City Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cullman City Primary School has 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Cullman City Primary School a charter school?
No, Cullman City Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cullman City Primary School a Title I school?
No, Cullman City Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cullman City Primary School?
44.7% of students at Cullman City Primary 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
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cullman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (256) 775-0234
- Area population (ZIP 35055)
- 23,231
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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 35055; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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