Elsanor School ranked #420 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #149 in 2018, placing it in the top 50% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency stood at 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency ranged from 50–54%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment increased steadily to 362 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 18% and 61% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
Serving prekindergarten through grade 6, Elsanor School had a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 in 2023, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio among Alabama public schools.
Science proficiency ranged from 40–49%, higher than the state average of 38% in 2022, showing consistent performance in core subjects at this Baldwin County Alabama elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elsanor School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Elsanor School's student population of 375 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Elsanor School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elsanor School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
77%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elsanor School's ranking?
Elsanor School is ranked #420 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Elsanor School?
375 students attend Elsanor School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Elsanor School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elsanor School?
Elsanor School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elsanor School offer ?
Elsanor School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elsanor School part of?
Elsanor School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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