B
Good
74/100

Arab Elementary School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 241 8th Ave NE, Arab, AL 35016
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 94th percentile in Alabama
Growth
C
Students gain 0.81 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 31st percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Alabama for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

74
Repit Score
out of 100
595
Students
enrolled
20.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%94/1001.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%31/100Students gain 0.81 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 30th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency73% (+32 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency59% (+39 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White73%60%reading +7 pts, math +19 pts82nd percentile (list)
Hispanic70%50%reading +35 pts, math +31 pts95th percentile (list)
Low-income62%47%reading +26 pts, math +32 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 241 8th Ave NE
City Arab
ZIP Code 35016
District 0100100
NCES School ID 010010000022
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35016

Understanding the community around Arab Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,440
Per Capita Income $30,739
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%
High School or Higher 89.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $172,600
Median Rent $718
Owner-Occupied 74.0%
Renter-Occupied 26.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Arab Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.8%
Hispanic/Latino 3.5%
Black 0.3%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Races 1.5%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 595
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Arab Elementary School?
Arab Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 74 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Arab Elementary School?
Arab Elementary School has 595 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1.
What grades does Arab Elementary School serve?
Arab Elementary School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Arab Elementary School receive per student?
Arab Elementary School receives $11,740 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Arab Elementary School in 35016 ▼
Avg Home Value
$244,822
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
26.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026