Arab Elementary School in Arab, AL serves grades 3–5 with an enrollment of 595 students and a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 16:1.
Math proficiency stands at 71%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 60%, though proficiency declined from a high of 98% in 2012.
Reading proficiency is 77%, exceeding the state average of 47% and the district average of 64%, showing improvement since a low of 54% in 2014.
Science proficiency ranges from 65% to 69%, higher than the state average of 38% and the district average of 54%, maintaining stable performance in recent years.
Enrollment increased from 530 students in 2013 to 595 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch rose from 20% in 2008 to 45% in 2023, indicating a growing low–income student population at this Alabama elementary school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Arab Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Arab Elementary School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
10 acres
School Mascot
Eagles
Arab Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arab Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
93%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Arab Elementary School's ranking?
Arab Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Arab Elementary School often compared to?
Arab Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Arab Elementary School?
595 students attend Arab Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Arab Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arab Elementary School?
Arab Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arab Elementary School offer ?
Arab Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arab Elementary School part of?
Arab Elementary School is part of Arab City School District.
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