Priceville Elementary School

438 Cave Springs Road
Decatur, AL 35603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Priceville Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Priceville Elementary School's student population of 674 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Priceville Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Priceville Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#108 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
55%
30%
71%
47%
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
2%
31%
White
86%
50%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Priceville Elementary School's ranking?
Priceville Elementary School is ranked #108 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Priceville Elementary School often compared to?
Priceville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fe Burleson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Priceville Elementary School?
674 students attend Priceville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Priceville Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Priceville Elementary School?
Priceville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Priceville Elementary School offer ?
Priceville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Priceville Elementary School part of?
Priceville Elementary School is part of Morgan County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Great leadership in this school! High expectations for all students; music/art classes along with clubs make school fun for students. Parents are encouraged to become involved. This faculty thinks "outside-the-box" to help students succeed!
- Posted by Parent - charl
5   10/10/2025
Warm and friendly school with a great staff! Students learn through hands-on experiments. School is fun for my child! Administrators are eager to help kids learn.
- Posted by Parent - chuck

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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