Elba Elementary School serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Elba Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elba Elementary School's student population of 392 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
392 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Elba Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Elba Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#596 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
3%
10%

Black
43%
32%

White
52%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Elba Elementary School's ranking?
Elba Elementary School is ranked #596 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Elba Elementary School?
392 students attend Elba Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Elba Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Elba Elementary School offer ?
Elba Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elba Elementary School part of?
Elba Elementary School is part of Elba City School District.
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