Elsanor School

Elsanor School is a public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the rural community of Robertsdale, Alabama, part of Baldwin County. With an enrollment of 362 students and 25 full-time teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1, meaning students benefit from relatively personal attention in the classroom. Academically, Elsanor earns a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks 465th out of 1,330 Alabama schools, placing it in the 65th percentile statewide — a solid standing that reflects genuine strengths.

Reading and ELA performance is a notable bright spot, with 70% of students scoring proficient or above. Math proficiency sits at 39%, suggesting this is an area where the school has meaningful room to grow and may be actively working to strengthen outcomes for students. The surrounding 36567 ZIP code is a modest, close-knit rural area with a population of about 15,400 residents.

The median household income is approximately $59,763, with a poverty rate of 11.5% and median home values around $220,400. Roughly 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting a working-class community with deep local roots. Situated along US Highway 90 on the outskirts of Robertsdale, Elsanor School serves as a familiar neighborhood anchor for families in this quietly rural corner of South Alabama.

Located in a rural area, Elsanor School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.