Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Iola Roberts Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Iola Roberts Elementary School serves the northeast part of Pell City, AL, covering an area of approximately 48.7 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive time of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iola Roberts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Iola Roberts Elementary School's student population of 402 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Iola Roberts 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 Iola Roberts Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#429 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)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-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 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Iola Roberts Elementary School's ranking?
Iola Roberts Elementary School is ranked #429 out of 1,275 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, Eden Elementary 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Iola Roberts Elementary School?
402 students attend Iola Roberts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Iola Roberts Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iola Roberts Elementary School?
Iola Roberts Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Iola Roberts Elementary School offer ?
Iola Roberts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
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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