Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Curry Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Curry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Curry Elementary School's student population of 542 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Yellow Jackets
Curry Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curry Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#238 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
92%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Curry Elementary School's ranking?
Curry Elementary School is ranked #238 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Curry Elementary School often compared to?
Curry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lupton Junior High School, Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Curry Elementary School?
542 students attend Curry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Curry Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curry Elementary School?
Curry Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Curry Elementary School offer ?
Curry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Curry Elementary School part of?
Curry Elementary School is part of Walker County School District.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025This is a good community school with a caring faculty and driven purpose. Sure they have some areas to work on, but overall a good school. Parents have the opportunity to be involved in most classes and the principal encourages involvement.
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This is a good community school with a caring faculty and driven purpose. Sure they have some areas to work on, but overall a good school. Parents have the opportunity to be involved in most classes and the principal encourages involvement.
Their test scores are at the top of the county! Go Jackets!
Review Curry Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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