Stemley Road Elementary School

2760 Stemley Bridge Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Stemley Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Stemley Road Elementary School's student population of 356 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
20 students

School Rankings

Stemley Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stemley Road Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
#654 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
30%
35-39%
47%
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
57%
31%
White
38%
50%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stemley Road Elementary School's ranking?
Stemley Road Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,275 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Stemley Road Elementary School?
356 students attend Stemley Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Stemley Road Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stemley Road Elementary School?
Stemley Road Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stemley Road Elementary School offer ?
Stemley Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stemley Road Elementary School part of?
Stemley Road Elementary School is part of Talladega County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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