Elba Elementary School ranked #547 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #688 in 2022 and from #1076 in 2010, showing a positive trend among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 35–39%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 35–39%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 20–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 331 students in 2019 to 395 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 52% and approximately 64% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating consistent socioeconomic demographics.
The school served grades Pre–K through 6 with 395 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, reflecting stable core attributes of this Berkeley Heights public high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elba Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Elba, AL, covering approximately 84.5 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elba Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Elba Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team, One Goal, Excellence
School Rankings
Elba Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elba Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
One Team, One Goal, Excellence
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elba Elementary School's ranking?
Elba Elementary School is ranked #547 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Elba Elementary School often compared to?
Elba Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zion Chapel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Elba Elementary School?
379 students attend Elba Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Elba Elementary School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elba Elementary School?
Elba Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elba Elementary School offer ?
Elba Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elba Elementary School part of?
Elba Elementary School is part of Elba City School District.
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