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#17 of 207 private schools in AL

Top 8% of private schools

St Benedict Catholic School

Elementary School · Elberta, AL

A private elementary school in Elberta, AL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

12786 ILLINOIS ST, Elberta, AL 36530

  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,281.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index55%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Enrollment97
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Benedict Catholic 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,497/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elberta), 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

$59,252

Median home value

$251,900

Median rent

$1,093/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White62.9%
Hispanic20.6%
Two or More7.2%
Black6.2%
Asian2.1%
Pacific Islander1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elberta Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–61.0 mi998Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Benedict Catholic School is listed in Elberta, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Benedict Catholic School

St Benedict Catholic School is a private elementary school in Elberta, AL, serving approximately 97 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 207 private schools in AL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Benedict Catholic School

What grades does St Benedict Catholic School serve?

St Benedict Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Benedict Catholic School?

St Benedict Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Benedict Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Benedict Catholic School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Benedict Catholic School rank in AL?

St Benedict Catholic School ranks #17 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is St Benedict Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Benedict Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Benedict Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Benedict Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Benedict Catholic School a religious school?

St Benedict Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
97
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Baldwin County
Area population (ZIP 36530)
6,824
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
50
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 36530; 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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