Orange Beach Elementary School

Summary:

Orange Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Orange Beach, Alabama, part of the highly-ranked Gulf Shores City School District.

Orange Beach Elementary consistently outperforms the state and its local district on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates as high as 88% in English and 78% in science. The school ranks highly among Alabama elementary schools for various student subgroups, including female, male, White, and low socioeconomic status students. However, while Orange Beach Elementary outperforms the state, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate area - Gulf Shores Elementary has even stronger academic results.

The low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at Orange Beach Elementary, just 25%, suggests a relatively high-income student population, which may contribute to the school's strong performance. In contrast, nearby schools like Robertsdale Elementary, Elsanor School, and Summerdale School have much higher percentages of students from low-income families, ranging from 58% to 92%, and tend to have lower proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

4900 S Wilson Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561-3910

(251) 981-5662

District: Orange Beach City

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 625

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

4.0%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orange Beach Elementary School ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.74. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orange Beach Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Beach Elementary School 26^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Orange Beach Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Orange Beach City:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Beach City 3^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Orange Beach Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.74	26^th	684	96.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orange Beach Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.06	15^th	670	97.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Orange Beach Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	93.02	25^th	650	96.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Orange Beach Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	93.15	29^th	655	95.6%

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Rank History for White students at Orange Beach Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.71	30^th	535	94.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Orange Beach Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	575	13	1	7	1	0	31	628
2024	560	18	1	17	3	1	25	625

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orange Beach Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	628	28.0	22.4	25.3
2024	625	41.0	15.2	24.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orange Beach Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	628	28.0	22.4	25.3
2024	625	41.0	15.2	24.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orange Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4900 S Wilson Blvd	Orange Beach	36561	Baldwin County	Orange Beach City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(251) 981-5662	625	41	15.2	24.5%	560 (89.6%)	18 (2.9%)	17 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.0%)	94.7	26^th of 684 public elementary schools	96.2%					(n/a)	71.6	76.1	75.0	58.6			78.4		88.1	80.7	87.5	82.7
Gulf Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 E 3rd St	Gulf Shores	36542	Baldwin County	Gulf Shores City	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 968-7375	1,162	67	17.3	46.3%	958 (82.4%)	57 (4.9%)	92 (7.9%)	10 (0.9%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (3.1%)	79	128^th of 684 public elementary schools	81.3%		78.9	124^th of 680 public elementary schools	81.8%	4	48.7	47.9	49.5				61.9		72.0	79.8	80.1
Elberta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	25820 Highway 98	Elberta	36530	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 986-5888	998	55	18.0	60.0%	820 (82.2%)	10 (1.0%)	92 (9.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.0%)	75.1	158^th of 684 public elementary schools	76.9%		82.9	92^nd of 680 public elementary schools	86.5%	66	47.9	40.9	52.1	48.5			59.1		68.1	67.7	75.7	67.2			$9,386	$1,091	$8,290
Florence B Mathis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 9th Ave	Foley	36535	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 943-1244	983	62	15.9	79.1%	393 (40.0%)	138 (14.0%)	342 (34.8%)	17 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (9.3%)	29.2	493^rd of 684 public elementary schools	27.9%		34.9	460^th of 680 public elementary schools	32.4%	33	17.8	17.6	20.1	13.8			40.0		47.3	49.2	51.1	45.5			$8,763	$1,379	$7,380
Swift Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6330 Bon Secour Hwy	Bon Secour	36511	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 949-6422	149	11	13.1	82.6%	91 (61.1%)	4 (2.7%)	44 (29.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.7%)	34	469^th of 684 public elementary schools	31.4%		28.5	495^th of 680 public elementary schools	27.2%	26	16.7	20.0	13.6	25.0			40.0		38.9	61.5	54.6	50.0			$17,030	$2,133	$14,892
Foley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	450 N Cedar Street	Foley	36535	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 943-8861	966	65	14.8	80.8%	382 (39.5%)	150 (15.5%)	331 (34.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (10.0%)	35.6	459^th of 684 public elementary schools	32.9%		43.2	398^th of 680 public elementary schools	41.5%	61	14.6	22.5	20.0	23.9			36.7		50.4	52.7	58.8	52.2			$10,214	$1,776	$8,433
Magnolia School	Public	PK, KG-6	1 Jaguar Loop	Foley	36535	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 965-6200	903	57	15.9	77.3%	525 (58.1%)	112 (12.4%)	189 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	75 (8.3%)	43.3	409^th of 684 public elementary schools	40.2%		39.5	422^nd of 680 public elementary schools	37.9%	13	25.2	33.6	19.4	27.8			41.3		55.7	58.6	54.8	55.2			$9,815	$1,360	$8,450
Summerdale School	Public	PK, KG-8	400 E Broadway	Summerdale	36580	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 989-6850	617	35	17.5	82.7%	340 (55.1%)	28 (4.5%)	189 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.4%)	48.9	357^th of 684 public elementary schools	47.8%		41.1	410^th of 680 public elementary schools	39.7%	53	30.6	15.1	24.6	28.6	21.3	9.7	48.0	38.7	62.5	60.6	63.5	61.1	59.7	45.2	$11,278	$1,841	$9,432
Elsanor School	Public	PK, KG-6	23440 US Highway 90	Robertsdale	36567	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 947-5401	362	26	14.1	71.0%	297 (82.0%)	1 (0.3%)	52 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	69	197^th of 684 public elementary schools	71.2%		52.7	330^th of 680 public elementary schools	51.5%	133	54.7	38.5	25.6	45.6			46.2		84.6	69.2	69.2	63.2			$10,602	$1,668	$8,929
Robertsdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1 Cub Drive	Robertsdale	36567	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 947-4003	1,064	67	15.7	76.2%	666 (62.6%)	96 (9.0%)	197 (18.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (9.5%)	51.4	336^th of 684 public elementary schools	50.9%		53.8	318^th of 680 public elementary schools	53.2%	18	16.9	40.5	26.8	28.2			48.4		62.9	61.1	63.6	57.1			$11,059	$1,836	$9,218

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange Beach Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Orange Beach Elementary School?

Students at Orange Beach Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Orange Beach Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 625 students attended Orange Beach Elementary School.

Is Orange Beach Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Orange Beach Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26^th of 684 Alabama elementary schools.

What district is Orange Beach Elementary School in?

Orange Beach City

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