Opp Elementary School in Opp, AL serves 535 students from prekindergarten through 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of approximately 15:1.
The school's math proficiency ranged from 65% to 69% in 2023, significantly higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 41%.
Reading proficiency at Opp Elementary reached 75% to 79% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 47% and district average of 53%.
Science proficiency was between 50% and 54% in 2022, exceeding the state average of 38% and district average of 40%.
Minority enrollment comprises 24% of the student body, and free lunch eligibility increased sharply from 40% in 2022 to 61% in 2023, indicating a notable rise in socioeconomic need.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Opp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Opp Elementary School's student population of 535 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
Opp 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 Opp Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#44 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
15%
32%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Opp Elementary School's ranking?
Opp Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Opp Elementary School often compared to?
Opp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fleeta School, Straughn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Opp Elementary School?
535 students attend Opp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Opp Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Opp Elementary School?
Opp Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Opp Elementary School offer ?
Opp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Opp Elementary School part of?
Opp Elementary School is part of Opp City School District.
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