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#652 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 48% in state

Wellborn Elementary School

Elementary School · Calhoun County · Anniston, AL

A Calhoun County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

525 Cooper Cir, Anniston, AL 36201

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 83% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.1% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,117
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at Wellborn Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency83%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 54 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
40%
2024
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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

83.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wellborn 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,235/100K

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

$33,754

Median home value

$75,900

Median rent

$709/mo

College educated

5.8%

Homeownership

59.9%

Poverty rate

25.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36201; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Randolph Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.61–51.5 mi352Compare →
Cobb Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–K2.3 mi287Compare →
Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies IncPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–123.1 mi97Compare →
Iqra Math and Science AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–124.0 mi88Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Calhoun County

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#9 of 16
District spending per student
$12,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wellborn Elementary School

Wellborn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Anniston, AL, part of Calhoun County, serving approximately 579 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wellborn Elementary School

What grades does Wellborn Elementary School serve?

Wellborn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Wellborn Elementary School?

Wellborn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Wellborn Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wellborn Elementary School rank in AL?

Wellborn Elementary School ranks #652 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Wellborn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wellborn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Wellborn Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellborn Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wellborn Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Wellborn Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

83.1% of students at Wellborn 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 – 6th
Enrollment
579
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Calhoun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
Area population (ZIP 36201)
17,406
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
40.8
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 36201; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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