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#1000 of 1,356 schools in AL
Raymond L Young Elementary School
Elementary School · Talladega City · Talladega, AL
A Talladega City elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 E Damon Ave, Talladega, AL 35160
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raymond L Young Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raymond L Young 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,996/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Talladega), 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
$50,007
Median home value
$129,300
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35160; 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.
Talladega City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Raymond L Young Elementary School is listed in Talladega City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raymond L Young Elementary School
Raymond L Young Elementary School is a public elementary school in Talladega, AL, part of Talladega City, serving approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,000 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raymond L Young Elementary School
What grades does Raymond L Young Elementary School serve?
Raymond L Young Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Raymond L Young Elementary School?
Raymond L Young Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond L Young Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond L Young Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raymond L Young Elementary School rank in AL?
Raymond L Young Elementary School ranks #1,000 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Raymond L Young Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Raymond L Young Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Raymond L Young Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raymond L Young Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Raymond L Young Elementary School a charter school?
No, Raymond L Young Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raymond L Young Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Raymond L Young Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raymond L Young Elementary School?
64.6% of students at Raymond L Young 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Talladega County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (256) 315-5888
- Area population (ZIP 35160)
- 26,177
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 · 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.
- 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 35160; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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