Arab Elementary School serves 547 students in grades 3-5.
Arab Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arab Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Arab Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arab Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Arab Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
93%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arab Elementary School's ranking?
Arab Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Arab Elementary School?
547 students attend Arab Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Arab Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arab Elementary School?
Arab Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Arab Elementary School offer ?
Arab Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Arab Elementary School part of?
Arab Elementary School is part of Arab City School District.
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