Saraland Elementary School
Tel:
(251)679-5739
- Saraland Elementary School serves 1,072 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Saraland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Saraland Elementary School's student population of 1,072 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,072 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Saraland Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Saraland Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #111 out of 1,264 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 16% | 33% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saraland City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Saraland Elementary School is Satsuma City High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Saraland Middle/nelson Adams (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Saraland Middle/nelson Adams (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saraland Saraland Middle/nelson Adams Grades: 5-8 | 930 students
1.4 miles
401 Baldwin St
Saraland, AL 36571
(251)679-9405 1.4 5-8 930 - Satsuma North Mobile Co Middle School Grades: K-8 | 513 students
2.5 miles
1950 Salco Road West
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251)221-2000 2.5 K-8 513 - Satsuma Robert E. Lee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 690 students
2.5 miles
251 Baker Rd
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251)380-8210 2.5 PK-6 690 - Satsuma Satsuma City High School Grades: 7-12 | 727 students
2.6 miles
1 Gator Circle
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251)380-8190 2.6 7-12 727 - Mobile Eichold-mertz School Of Math And Science Grades: PK-5 | 459 students
3.5 miles
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251)221-1105 3.5 PK-5 459
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