Kellyton Elementary School in Kellyton, AL closed in 2004 after serving grades K through 8 with an enrollment of 176 students and a student–teacher ratio of approximately 16:1 in its final year.
The school's math proficiency declined sharply to 5% in 2023, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, reflecting a downward trend over recent years.
Reading proficiency was 11% in 2022, considerably lower than the state average of 47%, showing consistent underperformance relative to state standards.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black (61%), with a total minority population exceeding 60%, and 66% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
As a now–closed rural school in Coosa County, Kellyton Elementary was Title I eligible, serving a small, economically disadvantaged student body prior to its closure.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
61%
32%
White
39%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Kellyton Elementary School?
176 students attend Kellyton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Kellyton Elementary School students are Black, and 39% of students are White.
What grades does Kellyton Elementary School offer ?
Kellyton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kellyton Elementary School part of?
Kellyton Elementary School is part of Coosa County School District.
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