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#539 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 40% in state

Elba Elementary School

Elementary School · Elba City · Elba, AL

An Elba City elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

145 Tiger Dr, Elba, AL 36323

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 86% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85.9% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$13,777
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Elba Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency86%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 56 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2024
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Elba Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,524/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elba), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,433

Median home value

$108,400

Median rent

$675/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Elba City

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elba Elementary School is listed in Elba City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elba Elementary School

Elba Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elba, AL, part of Elba City, serving approximately 395 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #539 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elba Elementary School

What grades does Elba Elementary School serve?

Elba Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Elba Elementary School?

Elba Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elba Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elba Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elba Elementary School rank in AL?

Elba Elementary School ranks #539 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Elba Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elba Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Elba Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elba Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Elba Elementary School a charter school?

No, Elba Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elba Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Elba Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elba Elementary School?

66.1% of students at Elba Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Coffee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
Area population (ZIP 36323)
8,033
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
47
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 ACAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 36323; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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