ELBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elba Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elba City school district, located in Elba, AL with about 320 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Elba Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Elba Elementary School, located at 145 Tiger Dr in Elba, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elba City Schools district. As the primary elementary facility for the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success while maintaining the close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of a small-town Alabama school.

The school operates under the motto "Home of the Tigers," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and identity that permeates its campus culture. According to their official website, the institution prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure that every child has the resources and encouragement needed to thrive. With a focus on foundational skills in core subjects, Elba Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive, and effective space where students can build the necessary academic and social skills to progress confidently into their middle and high school years.

For more information, contact Elba Elementary School at (334) 897-2814 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

145 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323-4019
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ELBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Elba, AL with about 320 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Elba City
Total Students:
320
Teachers:
21.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 320 students

Black or African American
48.4%
White
43.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.