Elementary Schools in Sylacauga City

The Sylacauga City school district in Alabama is home to two elementary schools: Indian Valley Elementary School and Pinecrest Elementary School. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and have consistently ranked in the middle of Alabama elementary schools, with 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

While neither school stands out as an exceptional performer, the data reveals some key insights. Both schools have high rates of chronic absenteeism at 14.8% and serve economically disadvantaged populations, with free and reduced lunch rates of 64.55% at Indian Valley Elementary and 74.64% at Pinecrest Elementary. Spending per student is slightly higher at Indian Valley Elementary ($9,857) compared to Pinecrest Elementary ($9,568), and the student-teacher ratio is lower at Indian Valley (16.2) than at Pinecrest (18.8).

Academically, Pinecrest Elementary's performance is generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics and science, while Indian Valley Elementary's academic metrics are more in line with the state. Both schools face challenges common to schools serving economically disadvantaged populations, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism, which may impact student learning and achievement. Overall, the elementary schools in Sylacauga City appear to be average performers within the district and the state, with room for improvement in addressing the needs of their student populations.