Arab Elementary School

www.arabcityschools.org

580 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Arab Elementary School, located at 241 8th Ave NE in Arab, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Arab City School District. Committed to the district’s mission of excellence, the school focuses on providing a supportive and challenging learning environment for its young students. By emphasizing both academic achievement and character development, Arab Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while fostering a sense of community and school pride among its pupils, staff, and families.

The school benefits from being part of a dedicated, small-town school system that prides itself on maintaining high standards and strong parental involvement. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with the community, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on extracurricular programs. With its focus on rigorous instruction and student well-being, Arab Elementary School serves as a vital pillar in the educational landscape of the Arab, Alabama area.

580

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arab Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	541
Hispanic	19
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	5
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
541 (93.3 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arab City
Phone:	(256)586-6085
Website:	http://www.arabcityschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 202

Grade 4 183

Grade 5 195