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#97 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 7% in state

Reeltown Elementary School

Elementary School · Tallapoosa County · Notasulga, AL

A Tallapoosa County elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3950 AL Hwy 120, Notasulga, AL 36866

  • Math 28% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 96% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendImproving
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95.7% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+12.9 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+16.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$13,275
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Reeltown Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency96%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 62 points since 2020, reaching 96% in 2024.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2024
ELA
96%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Reeltown 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average465/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$61,728

Median home value

$107,800

Median rent

$801/mo

College educated

12.1%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36866; 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 in Tallapoosa County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dadeville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–5Not available538Compare →
Horseshoe Bend High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–12Not available788Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Tallapoosa County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$13,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Reeltown Elementary School

Reeltown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Notasulga, AL, part of Tallapoosa County, serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reeltown Elementary School

What grades does Reeltown Elementary School serve?

Reeltown Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Reeltown Elementary School?

Reeltown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reeltown Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Reeltown Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reeltown Elementary School rank in AL?

Reeltown Elementary School ranks #97 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Reeltown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Reeltown 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 Reeltown Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reeltown Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Reeltown Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Reeltown Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Reeltown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reeltown Elementary School?

66.6% of students at Reeltown 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 – 5th
Enrollment
455
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tallapoosa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 36866)
3,540
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
45.3
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 36866; 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, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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