Calera Elementary
Calera, AL · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Calera Elementary is a elementary school located in Calera, Alabama. The school serves 752 students.
With a DataScore of 48/100 (D), Calera Elementary performs below the state average for Alabama. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Calera Elementary has a DataScore of 48/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Calera Elementary has 752 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
Calera Elementary has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +1.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Calera Elementary is part of the Shelby County in Calera, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.