Excellent
#53 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 4% in state
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 94% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Opp Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 94% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Opp 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,278/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Opp), 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
$41,654
Median home value
$119,900
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36467; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleeta SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 197 | 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.
Opp City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Opp Elementary School is listed in Opp City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Opp Elementary School
Opp Elementary School is a public elementary school in Opp, AL, part of Opp City, serving approximately 535 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Opp Elementary School
What grades does Opp Elementary School serve?
Opp Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Opp Elementary School?
Opp Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opp Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Opp Elementary School rank in AL?
Opp Elementary School ranks #53 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Opp Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Opp Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Opp Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Opp Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Opp Elementary School a charter school?
No, Opp Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Opp Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Opp Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Opp Elementary School?
65.0% of students at Opp 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Covington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (334) 493-6031
- Area population (ZIP 36467)
- 9,847
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
Official sources & links
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 36467; 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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