Summary:
Zip code 36024, encompassing the Eclectic, Alabama area, is home to a single elementary school, Eclectic Elementary School, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade within the Elmore County school district.
Eclectic Elementary School stands out as a high-achieving institution, consistently outperforming both district and state averages across every tested subject and grade level. With an enrollment of 689 students, the school demonstrates particular strength in STEM fields, boasting a remarkable 68.57% proficiency in 4th-grade Science—an impressive 18.34 points above the state average—and a 62.61% proficiency in 3rd-grade Mathematics, which exceeds the state by 17.72 points. The school also excels in English, with 3rd-grade students achieving an 80% proficiency rate compared to the state's 64.75%. While most subjects saw slight year-over-year declines, the dramatic 17.86-point surge in 4th-grade Science proficiency between 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 suggests a successful curriculum enhancement or instructional shift worth noting. The school's state ranking has fluctuated between 122nd and 172nd over three years, currently sitting at 141st out of 686 schools (79th percentile, 4-star rating).
Despite its academic strengths, Eclectic Elementary School faces notable challenges. Chronic absenteeism stands at 15.4%, which is 28% higher than both the district (12.1%) and state (12.0%) averages—an area that could significantly impact future performance if addressed. The school also serves a substantial economically disadvantaged population, with 44.99% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, yet still achieves well above state benchmarks. A consistent pattern shows 3rd-grade students outperforming 4th-grade students across all subjects, suggesting a potential need for additional support during the transition to upper elementary grades. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1 and per-student spending of $8,790, the school demonstrates efficient resource allocation relative to its outcomes. Overall, Eclectic Elementary School offers a strong academic foundation with clear opportunities for growth in attendance and upper-grade support.
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