ABC Elementary

ABC Elementary is a small, rural school in Alberta, AL, serving 103 students from Pre-K through 6th grade within the Wilcox County school district.

One of the most impressive things about ABC Elementary is its remarkable turnaround in student attendance. In just two years, the chronic absenteeism rate dropped from 26.3% to an extraordinary 1.0%—far better than the state average of 12.0% and dramatically outperforming nearby schools like F S Ervin Elementary School (24.3%), J E Hobbs Elementary School (21.9%), and Salem Elementary School (21.8%). This suggests the school has implemented highly effective initiatives to get kids to school consistently. ABC also invests more per student ($15,352) than its neighbors and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, meaning smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for your child.

Academically, the school shows relative strength in early-grade English, with 4th graders actually outperforming the district average in 2025-2026. However, math proficiency remains a challenge across all grades, and there is a notable drop in English skills by 6th grade. While the school's overall ranking is in the bottom 12% of Alabama elementary schools, it has shown modest improvement recently and performs particularly well for its African American students, ranking in the 25th percentile statewide for that group. Given that 80.6% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, ABC Elementary faces significant economic challenges, but its higher spending, smaller classes, and stellar attendance record provide a strong foundation for continued progress.