Excellent
#105 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 8% in state
Red Bay Elementary
Elementary School · Franklin County · Red Bay, AL
A Franklin County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 8th Street, Red Bay, AL 35582
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 84% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Bay Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 50 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Red Bay Elementary 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,547/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,147
Median home value
$113,800
Median rent
$568/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Franklin County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 566 | Compare → |
| East Franklin Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–9 | Not available | 225 | Compare → |
| Phil Campbell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 450 | Compare → |
| Tharptown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 548 | 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.
Franklin County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Bay Elementary is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Bay Elementary
Red Bay Elementary is a public elementary school in Red Bay, AL, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Bay Elementary
What grades does Red Bay Elementary serve?
Red Bay Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Red Bay Elementary?
Red Bay Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Bay Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Bay Elementary rank in AL?
Red Bay Elementary ranks #105 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Red Bay Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Bay Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Red Bay Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Bay Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Red Bay Elementary a charter school?
No, Red Bay Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Bay Elementary a Title I school?
No, Red Bay Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Bay Elementary?
48.8% of students at Red Bay Elementary 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
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (256) 331-2270
- Area population (ZIP 35582)
- 4,507
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 35582; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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