Very Good
#578 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 43% in state
Eden Elementary School
Elementary School · Pell City · Pell City, AL
A Pell City elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
412 Wolf Creek Rd N, Pell City, AL 35125
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eden Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 59 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eden 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,498/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pell City), 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
$63,823
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Iola Roberts Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Walter M Kennedy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 3.1 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Coosa Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–4 | 4.1 mi | 454 | 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.
Pell City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eden Elementary School is listed in Pell City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eden Elementary School
Eden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pell City, AL, part of Pell City, serving approximately 403 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eden Elementary School
What grades does Eden Elementary School serve?
Eden Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Eden Elementary School?
Eden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eden Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eden Elementary School rank in AL?
Eden Elementary School ranks #578 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Eden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Eden Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eden Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Eden Elementary School a charter school?
No, Eden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eden Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Eden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eden Elementary School?
69.7% of students at Eden 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (205) 338-6930
- Area population (ZIP 35125)
- 10,969
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 35125; 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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