Elementary Schools in Elba City

Elba Elementary School is the only elementary school in the Elba City district, serving 379 students in Pre-K through 6th grade in a high-poverty area where over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

As the sole elementary school in the district, Elba Elementary's performance directly mirrors the district's overall results. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating over the past three years, but its state percentile ranking has slipped from the 63rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 50th percentile in 2025-2026, indicating that other Alabama schools are improving at a faster pace. Academically, the school shows notable strengths and weaknesses. In 2025-2026, 3rd-grade math proficiency (58.21%) significantly exceeded the state average by 13.32 points, and 5th and 6th-grade English scores also surpassed state averages. However, 4th-grade science proficiency (32.61%) trails the state by a substantial 17.62 points, representing the school's biggest academic challenge. Math scores also show dramatic grade-level swings, with 4th-grade proficiency at just 32.61% compared to 3rd-grade's 58.21%.

Year-over-year data reveals considerable volatility, with 3rd-grade math jumping nearly 20 points while 4th-grade math dropped almost 19 points. English scores similarly fluctuated, with 3rd-grade declining by 15.62 points while 6th-grade improved by 9.83 points. On a positive note, chronic absenteeism (12.6%) is significantly better than the district average (17.8%) and nearly matches the state rate, suggesting effective attendance initiatives despite the high-poverty population. With a favorable 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $10,647, the school has reasonable resources, though the science deficit and inconsistent math performance suggest these resources may not be optimally targeted. Parents should note that while the school shows pockets of excellence—particularly in early-grade math and upper-grade English—the declining ranking trend and volatile year-to-year results point to challenges in sustaining consistent academic growth across all grade levels.