Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Saint Elmo 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saint Elmo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Saint Elmo Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Saint Elmo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint Elmo Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#641 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
23%
32%
White
52%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint Elmo Elementary School's ranking?
Saint Elmo Elementary School is ranked #641 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Saint Elmo Elementary School often compared to?
Saint Elmo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixon Elementary School, Anna F Booth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Saint Elmo Elementary School?
424 students attend Saint Elmo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Saint Elmo Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Elmo Elementary School?
Saint Elmo Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Saint Elmo Elementary School offer ?
Saint Elmo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Saint Elmo Elementary School part of?
Saint Elmo Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Saint Elmo Elementary School located?
Saint Elmo Elementary School is located in the Grove Hill neighborhood of Irvington, AL.
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