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Orange Beach Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4900 Wilson Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orange Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Orange Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
#63 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
62%
29%
75%
47%
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
89%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orange Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Orange Beach Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Orange Beach Elementary School?
578 students attend Orange Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Orange Beach Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Beach Elementary School?
Orange Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange Beach Elementary School offer ?
Orange Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Beach Elementary School part of?
Orange Beach Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.

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