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What's something Indian Valley Elementary School does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
477
Elementary
DISTRICT 452 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SYLACAUGA CITY·NCES 010312001594
Indian Valley Elementary School
1099 Oldfield Rd, Sylacauga, AL 35150 · (256) 249-0397 · Talladega County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL477 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.4:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
282 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 58%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 78 | 16% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 118 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 142 | 30% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Indian Valley Elementary School→Pinecrest Elementary School→NicholsLawson Middle School→Sylacauga High School
Based on grade levels within Sylacauga City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Indian Valley Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Talladega County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 477 | #333 of 709 | #4 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #262 of 655 | #1 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.1% | #134 of 658 | #1 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.1% | #352 of 696 | #8 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.2% | #248 of 364 | #5 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
477
-10 (-2%) vs 2020
-9% since 1990-91, when it was 524
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 18.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 477 | 29 | 16.4:1 | 59% (282) |
| 2023-24 | 519 | 32 | 16.2:1 | 65% (335) |
| 2022-23 | 553 | 28 | 19.8:1 | 66% (367) |
| 2020-21 | 487 | 27 | 18.0:1 | 53% (257) |
| 2017-18 | 514 | 29 | 17.7:1 | 54% (280) |
| 2015-16 | 518 | 33 | 15.7:1 | 56% (290) |
| 2010-11 | 574 | 39 | 14.7:1 | 56% (323) |
| 2000-01 | 453 | 34 | 13.3:1 | 55% (251) |
| 1990-91 | 524 | 37 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Indian Valley Elementary School.
About Indian Valley Elementary School
Sylacauga, Alabama, is home to Indian Valley Elementary School, a medium-sized elementary school. The student body numbers 477 students, from pre-K through 2.
The district for Indian Valley Elementary School is Sylacauga City, with 4 schools and 1,976 students.
Federal enrollment data show Black students as the largest group at Indian Valley Elementary School, at 48%. Other reported shares: 38% White, 8% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. Talladega County's residents are about 30% Black, 19 points below the school's share. The school's diversity index is 61%, meaning two students picked at random have a 61% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal staffing data show 29 full-time-equivalent teachers at Indian Valley Elementary School and a ratio of 16.4:1. That matches the 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Alabama fairly closely. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 59% of students. For comparison, public schools in Talladega County average 62%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Talladega County, the median household income is $57,776, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 17%, and roughly 16% of residents are in poverty. Indian Valley Elementary School is one of 33 public schools in the county.
Nearby, NicholsLawson Middle School is about 0.7 miles away. Within five miles of Indian Valley Elementary School, there are 5 other public schools.
The school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Distant).
In 2020-21, Indian Valley Elementary School enrolled 487; in 2024-25, 477. Its ratio of students to teachers was 18.0:1 in 2020-21, and 16.4:1 in 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Talladega County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
81,021
Census ACS
Median income
$57,776
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
10,973 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sylacauga City
- Sylacauga High SchoolHigh · 627 students
- NicholsLawson Middle SchoolMiddle · 446 students
- Pinecrest Elementary SchoolElementary · 426 students
Other schools in Sylacauga
- Sylacauga High SchoolHigh · 627 students
- Fayetteville High SchoolCombined · 580 students
- BB Comer Memorial Elementary SchoolElementary · 521 students
- NicholsLawson Middle SchoolMiddle · 446 students
- Pinecrest Elementary SchoolElementary · 426 students
- BB Comer Memorial High SchoolHigh · 395 students
Nearby schools
- NicholsLawson Middle School0.7 mi · 446
- Sylacauga High School1.7 mi · 627
- BB Comer Memorial Elementary School1.9 mi · 521
- BB Comer Memorial High School1.9 mi · 395
- Pinecrest Elementary School3.5 mi · 426
- Childersburg High School8.5 mi · 374
Frequently asked questions
About Indian Valley Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Indian Valley Elementary School?
Indian Valley Elementary School enrolls approximately 477 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Indian Valley Elementary School serve?
Indian Valley Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Valley Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Indian Valley Elementary School is approximately 16.4:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Indian Valley Elementary School?
At Indian Valley Elementary School, the student body is approximately 38% White, 5% Hispanic, 48% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Indian Valley Elementary School public or private?
Indian Valley Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sylacauga City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.