Indian Valley Elementary School

Indian Valley Elementary School operates as a middle-of-the-pack primary school in Sylacauga, Alabama, part of Sylacauga City. Current enrollment sits at 477 students spanning grades pre-K through 2.

Across the 4 schools in Sylacauga City (1,976 students total), Indian Valley Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Indian Valley Elementary School shows that the largest single group is Black at 48%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder is composed of 38% White, 8% multiracial, 5% Hispanic. By comparison, Talladega County as a whole is about 30% Black, so the school skews meaningfully more Black than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.4:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 17.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 59% of students at Indian Valley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Talladega County put median household income runs about $57,776, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 16%. Indian Valley Elementary School is one of 33 public schools in Talladega County (combined enrollment of about 10,973 students).

NicholsLawson Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Indian Valley Elementary School's enrollment has declined 7% since 2018, when it stood at 514 (now 477). White enrollment moved from 48% to 38% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 17.7:1 in 2018 to 16.4:1 in 2025.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.