Arab Primary School in Arab, AL maintained strong ranking trends with a math proficiency of 71% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency of 77% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was consistent at 65% for 2021–2022, remaining higher than the state average of 37%.
Enrollment grew steadily from 526 students in 1999 to 703 in 2023, with minority enrollment representing 7% of the total student body, including Hispanic (27) and Black (8) students.
The school served grades PreK–2 with 703 students and 42 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Free lunch eligibility rose from 18% in 1999 to 39% in 2023, indicating an increasing share of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Attendance Zone: Arab Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Arab, AL, encompassing approximately 13.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arab Primary School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
18 students
School Motto
Excellence through Innovation
School Rankings
The diversity score of Arab Primary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Arab Primary School often compared to?
Arab Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guntersville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Arab Primary School?
698 students attend Arab Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Arab Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arab Primary School?
Arab Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arab Primary School offer ?
Arab Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arab Primary School part of?
Arab Primary School is part of Arab City School District.
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