Catoma Elementary School vs King Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catoma Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
King Elementary
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
| Measure | Catoma Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama | King Elementary Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 699 | #596 of 699 |
| National rank | #39182 of 50,301 | #43343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 216 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catoma Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 22.4).
- •Catoma Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Catoma Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •King Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 76.9%).
- •Catoma Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.3).
- •King Elementary is the larger school with 293 students compared with 216.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catoma Elementary School better than King Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Catoma Elementary School ranks higher (29.0 vs 22.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catoma Elementary School and King Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catoma Elementary School: 216. King Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catoma Elementary School and King Elementary rank in Alabama?
Catoma Elementary School is 535th of 699 and King Elementary is 596th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).