Elberta Elementary School ranked #174 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #108 in 2021 but remaining in the top 20% statewide for overall academic performance.
Math proficiency was 50% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 65%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 70–74%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide and exceeding the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew to 998 students in recent years, with minority enrollment at 18% and approximately 60% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, reflecting a modest increase from a 17:1 ratio in 2023.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,034 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Elberta Elementary School serves the southeast part of its school district in Elberta, AL, covering an area of approximately 128.3 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elberta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Elberta Elementary School's student population of 1,034 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,034 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elberta Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elberta Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#174 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elberta Elementary School's ranking?
Elberta Elementary School is ranked #174 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Elberta Elementary School often compared to?
Elberta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Elberta Elementary School?
1,034 students attend Elberta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Elberta Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elberta Elementary School?
Elberta Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elberta Elementary School offer ?
Elberta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elberta Elementary School part of?
Elberta Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I love my school im proud of my 2015-2020 years of my school if achieve so much. My teachers are the best part of my years those teachers are the following: Donna Holderfield, Ashley Bailey, Denise Blackwell, Kathy Holler, April Paul, and Erin Dykes.
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