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Elba City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 603 students in Elba City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Elba City School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
603 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elba City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
45%
31%
% White
46%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,254 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,003 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,254
$12,875
Spending / Student
$13,003
$12,097
Best Elba City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elba Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2814
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2814
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Elba High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
371 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2266
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
The Elba Career Academy
Vocational School
371 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-3000
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-3000
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elba City School District?
Elba City School District manages 3 public schools serving 603 students.
What is the rank of Elba City School District?
Elba City School District is ranked #102 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elba City School District?
46% of Elba City School District students are White, 45% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elba City School District?
Elba City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Elba City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,003 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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