Iola Roberts Elementary School

810 Martin St N
Pell City, AL 35125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Iola Roberts Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Iola Roberts 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Iola Roberts Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Iola Roberts 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 Iola Roberts Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#526 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
10%
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Black
19%
32%
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White
68%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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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 Iola Roberts Elementary School's ranking?
Iola Roberts Elementary School is ranked #526 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Iola Roberts Elementary School often compared to?
Iola Roberts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter M Kennedy School by visitors of our site.
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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Iola Roberts Elementary School?
381 students attend Iola Roberts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Iola Roberts Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iola Roberts Elementary School?
Iola Roberts Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Iola Roberts Elementary School offer ?
Iola Roberts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Iola Roberts Elementary School part of?
Iola Roberts Elementary School is part of Pell City School District.

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5   11/2/2018
Excellent School and Excellent Teachers.
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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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