Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orange Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Orange Beach Elementary School's student population of 578 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Beach Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#63 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Orange Beach Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Orange Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Orange Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gulf Shores Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Orange Beach Elementary School?
578 students attend Orange Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Orange Beach Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Beach Elementary School?
Orange Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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 Baldwin County School District.
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