Arab Elementary School
Tel:
(256)586-6085
- Arab Elementary School serves 547 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 43%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Arab Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Arab Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 547 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Arab Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,264 schools in Alabama (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arab Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #63 out of 1,264 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| White | 98% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arab City School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arab Elementary School is Arab High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Arab Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arab Primary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arab Arab High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 780 students
0.2 miles
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256)586-6026 0.2 9-12 780 - Arab Arab Primary School Charter School
Grades: PK-2 | 660 students
0.5 miles
121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256)586-6005 0.5 PK-2 660 - Arab Arab Junior High School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 553 students
1.5 miles
911 Old Cullman Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256)586-6074 1.5 6-8 553 - Arab Grassy Elementary School Charter School
Grades: 3-5 | 240 students
3.1 miles
2233 Shoal Creek Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256)753-2246 3.1 3-5 240 - Guntersville Brindlee Mt High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 358 students
5.1 miles
994 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256)753-2800 5.1 9-12 358
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