Catoma Elementary School ranked #932 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from #494 in 2011, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking over the years at this Montgomery County public elementary school.
Math proficiency ranged from 10% to 14% in recent years, lower than the Alabama state average of approximately 30%, while reading proficiency was 30% to 34%, also lower than the state average near 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 11% to 19%, lower than the state average around 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 342 students in 2017 to 205 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 65% in 2017 to 82% in 2023, indicating increased socioeconomic challenges in this Montgomery, AL elementary school.
The school served grades Pre鈥揔 through 5 with 205 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 in 2023, supporting a majority minority enrollment of 90%, with Hispanic students comprising the largest demographic subgroup.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded state averages, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catoma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Catoma Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Catoma Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catoma Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
62%
11%
Black
26%
32%
White
10%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catoma Elementary School's ranking?
Catoma Elementary School is ranked #932 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Catoma Elementary School often compared to?
Catoma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flowers Elementary School, Wares Ferry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Catoma Elementary School?
205 students attend Catoma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Catoma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catoma Elementary School?
Catoma Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catoma Elementary School offer ?
Catoma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Catoma Elementary School part of?
Catoma Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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