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Evelyn D Houston Elementary School

1310 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades 4-6, Evelyn D Houston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 79% 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: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

Evelyn D Houston 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
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is 0.45, which is less 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)
#1026 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Evelyn D Houston Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Evelyn D Houston 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 2021-22 school year data.
26%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Evelyn D Houston 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 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Evelyn D Houston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Evelyn D Houston Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Evelyn D Houston Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
71%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Evelyn D Houston Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Evelyn D Houston 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Evelyn D Houston 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 Evelyn D Houston Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Evelyn D Houston 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
86%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Evelyn D Houston 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Evelyn D Houston 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 is Evelyn D Houston Elementary School's ranking?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is ranked #1026 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
353 students attend Evelyn D Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Evelyn D Houston Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Evelyn D Houston Elementary School offer ?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Evelyn D Houston Elementary School part of?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is part of Talladega City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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