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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
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
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
31%
White
91%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
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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