Orange Beach Elementary School serves 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5% in AL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Orange Beach Elementary School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orange Beach Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
2%
31%
White
89%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
22.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orange Beach Elementary School?
600 students attend Orange Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Orange Beach Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Beach Elementary School?
Orange Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange Beach Elementary School offer ?
Orange Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Orange Beach Elementary School part of?
Orange Beach Elementary School is part of Orange Beach City School District.
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