Orange Beach Elementary School, a Baldwin County public elementary school serving grades PK–6 with 578 students and a 16:1 student–teacher ratio, permanently closed in 2023.
The school's state ranking declined from #27 in 2021 to #63 in 2022, indicating weaker overall performance in recent years.
Math proficiency dropped significantly to 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, after previous years of strong scores above state averages.
Reading and language arts proficiency remained high, reaching 75% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%.
Free or reduced–price lunch eligibility declined to 13% in 2023, reflecting a socioeconomic decrease compared to prior years when it was as high as 29%.
Top Rankings
Orange Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)62%
29%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
1%
31%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
89%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)14.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
53%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 17:1.
What grades does Orange Beach Elementary School offer ?
Orange Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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