Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cora Castlen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cora Castlen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cora Castlen Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Teaching Today's Cubs To Be Tomorrow's Tigers
School Rankings
Cora Castlen 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 Cora Castlen Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#245 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
7%
32%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Cora Castlen Elementary School's ranking?
Cora Castlen Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cora Castlen Elementary School often compared to?
Cora Castlen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breitling Elementary School, Anna F Booth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cora Castlen Elementary School?
424 students attend Cora Castlen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cora Castlen Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cora Castlen Elementary School?
Cora Castlen Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cora Castlen Elementary School offer ?
Cora Castlen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cora Castlen Elementary School part of?
Cora Castlen Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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