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Iola Roberts Elementary School

810 Martin St N
Pell City, AL 35125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Iola Roberts Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Iola Roberts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Iola Roberts Elementary School's student population of 407 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Iola Roberts Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iola Roberts Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#429 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
30%
45-49%
47%
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
18%
32%
White
67%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iola Roberts Elementary School's ranking?
Iola Roberts Elementary School is ranked #429 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Iola Roberts Elementary School often compared to?
Iola Roberts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter M Kennedy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Iola Roberts Elementary School?
407 students attend Iola Roberts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Iola Roberts Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iola Roberts Elementary School?
Iola Roberts Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Iola Roberts Elementary School offer ?
Iola Roberts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Iola Roberts Elementary School part of?
Iola Roberts Elementary School is part of Pell City School District.

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5   10/10/2025
Excellent School and Excellent Teachers.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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