Elba Elementary School

Elba City
145 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
379 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
379
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    171 (45.1%)
  • Black
    169 (44.6%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.5%)
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: Elba City
Phone: (334)897-2814
Website: http://www.elbaed.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 266
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 44
Grade 6 53
Gender Ratio