Red Bay Elementary School

800 8th Street
Red Bay, AL 35582
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Red Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Red Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Red Bay Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
436 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Red Bay Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Bay Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#486 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
22%
24%
45%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
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Black
2%
32%
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White
90%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Red Bay Elementary School is ranked #486 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Red Bay Elementary School?
436 students attend Red Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Red Bay Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Bay Elementary School?
Red Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Red Bay Elementary School offer ?
Red Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Red Bay Elementary School part of?
Red Bay Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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