Ranburne Elementary School ranked #186 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #78 in 2022 but remaining within the top 20% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency ranged between 35% and 39% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was between 75% and 79%, substantially higher than the state average of approximately 47%.
The school experienced enrollment growth from 352 students in 2022 to 375 in 2023, with 50% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 32% in 2022, indicating a significant socioeconomic shift.
Ranburne Elementary served grades prekindergarten through 4 with an enrollment of 363 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in recent years.
Science proficiency was 45% to 49% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 38%, sustaining the school's strong performance in core academic subjects for a Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ranburne Elementary School serves the southeast part of its school district in Ranburne, AL, covering an area of approximately 105.3 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5 miles from the school to the zone edge and a maximum of 13 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ranburne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ranburne Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Ranburne Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ranburne Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#186 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
96%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ranburne Elementary School's ranking?
Ranburne Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ranburne Elementary School often compared to?
Ranburne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ranburne High School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Bowdon 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 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Ranburne Elementary School?
343 students attend Ranburne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ranburne Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ranburne Elementary School?
Ranburne Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ranburne Elementary School offer ?
Ranburne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ranburne Elementary School part of?
Ranburne Elementary School is part of Cleburne County School District.
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