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Calera Elementary School

855 10th St
Calera, AL 35040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 752 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Calera Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Calera Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Calera Elementary School's student population of 752 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
752 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Calera Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
(12-13)
80-84%
80%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
85-89%
86%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Calera Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Calera Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Calera Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Calera Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Calera Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Calera Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Calera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Calera Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Calera Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 schools are Calera Elementary School often compared to?
Calera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Calera Elementary School?
752 students attend Calera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Calera Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calera Elementary School?
Calera Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calera Elementary School offer ?
Calera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Calera Elementary School part of?
Calera Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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