College Street Elementary School in Enterprise, AL, closed in 2017 after serving grades 1–6 with about 333 students and a student–teacher ratio around 19:1 in its final years of operation.
The school's state ranking fluctuated, improving from #588 in 2011 to a peak of #170 in 2013 before declining to #224 by 2015.
Math proficiency ranged from 44% to 75% between 2016 and 2023, consistently higher than the state average; however, reading proficiency was lower than the state average in recent years, with 54% proficiency in 2017 compared to 39% statewide.
Minority enrollment and socioeconomic indicators showed that roughly 55% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch in the final years before closure, reflecting a moderate level of economic need among the student population.
Graduation rates varied over time, reaching as low as 68% in 2013, below the state average that year, but generally aligned closely with state trends prior to closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)1%
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)4%
6%
Black
(14-15)21%
33%
White
(14-15)65%
56%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)9%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AL state average).
How many students attend Col Street Elementary School?
290 students attend Col Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Col Street Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Col Street Elementary School part of?
Col Street Elementary School is part of Enterprise City School District.
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