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#157 of 207 private schools in AL
Beacon of Hope Christian School
Elementary School · Irvington, AL
A private elementary school in Irvington, AL serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
12700 PADGETT SWITCH RD, Irvington, AL 36544
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
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Where Beacon of Hope Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average260/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,405
Median home value
$116,400
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Anna F Booth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beacon of Hope Christian School is listed in Irvington, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Beacon of Hope Christian School
Beacon of Hope Christian School is a private elementary school in Irvington, AL, serving approximately 48 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon of Hope Christian School
What grades does Beacon of Hope Christian School serve?
Beacon of Hope Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Beacon of Hope Christian School?
Beacon of Hope Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon of Hope Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon of Hope Christian School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Beacon of Hope Christian School rank in AL?
Beacon of Hope Christian School ranks #157 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Beacon of Hope Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon of Hope Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Beacon of Hope Christian School a private school?
Yes, Beacon of Hope Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Methodist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Beacon of Hope Christian School a religious school?
Beacon of Hope Christian School has a Methodist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Methodist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mobile County
- Phone
- (352) 306-1016
- Area population (ZIP 36544)
- 10,800
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36544; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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