Summary:
There is one elementary school serving the city of Cleveland, Alabama: Cleveland Elementary School, which enrolls 499 students in grades PK through 6 as part of the Blount County district.
Cleveland Elementary School is a standout performer in the state, earning a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and climbing from the 81st to the 88th percentile in state rankings. The school’s greatest strength is English/Language Arts, where proficiency rates run 10 to 26 percentage points above state averages—most notably in 3rd grade, where 91% of students met or exceeded standards in 2025-2026. Science achievement is also exceptional, with 4th graders posting a 79.7% proficiency rate versus 50.2% statewide. Math performance has improved dramatically in the lower grades, with 3rd and 4th grade proficiency jumping by roughly 15 and 18 points respectively year-over-year, though 5th grade math (47.3% proficient) remains a relative weak spot and the only area where the school’s advantage over the state is narrow.
Beyond academics, the school excels at keeping students engaged. Chronic absenteeism sits at just 3.9%, far below the 12.0% state average, even though nearly half of students (46.7%) qualify for free or reduced lunch. The student-teacher ratio is a healthy 15.5:1, and per-student spending of $7,118 is modest relative to the strong outcomes achieved. For parents, this school offers a stable, high-performing environment with clear strengths in reading and science, a rapidly improving math program in early grades, and a school culture that prioritizes attendance. The only area to watch is 5th grade math, which dipped slightly from the prior year and could benefit from additional support.
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