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.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
11 teachers
School Rankings
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
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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