Elba High School

Summary:

Elba High School is a public high school in Elba, Alabama, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 252 students. The school is part of the Elba City School District, which is ranked 102 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elba High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (42.06%) and Hispanic (4.76%) students. However, the school consistently underperforms the state average in academic assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 2.33% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%. Additionally, Elba High School has a high percentage of students (around 69%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 155 out of 366 high schools in 2018-2019 to 350 out of 378 high schools in 2023-2024, with a current 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Straughn High School, Enterprise High School, Opp High School, and New Brockton High School, Elba High School generally underperforms in academic assessments and has a lower statewide ranking. Despite spending a relatively high amount per student ($12,527 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby schools, the school's academic outcomes have not shown significant improvement. However, Elba High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio (12:1 in 2022-2023), which could be an advantage in providing more personalized attention to students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 371 Tiger Dr
       Elba, AL  36323-4024


(334) 897-2266

District: Elba City

SchoolDigger Rank:
350th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,527 Help


Feeder schools for Elba High School:

Elementary:    Elba Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.0%
African American:
42.1%
Hispanic:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elba High School ranks worse than 70.6% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Elba High School ranks worse than 92.6% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elba High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48%), African American (42.1%), Hispanic (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elba High School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elba High School is $12,527.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elba High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elba High School 312th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Elba High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Elba High School 350th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Elba High School in the ranking list.)

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Elba City:

SchoolDigger ranks Elba City 102nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elba High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.92 70th 407 82.8%
2005 61.03 140th 415 66.3%
2006 47.95 220th 409 46.2%
2007 24.53 338th 412 18.0%
2008 38.51 286th 417 31.4%
2009 27.40 343rd 425 19.3%
2010 22.68 361st 435 17.0%
2011 18.84 374th 435 14.0%
2012 12.02 401st 436 8.0%
2013 20.95 376th 436 13.8%
2014 28.49 332nd 438 24.2%
2015 49.82 196th 430 54.4%
2016 44.13 236th 432 45.4%
2017 46.39 231st 432 46.5%
2018 16.51 347th 423 18.0%
2019 42.50 266th 437 39.1%
2021 24.46 345th 440 21.6%
2022 17.39 361st 432 16.4%
2023 26.10 338th 437 22.7%
2024 31.63 312th 442 29.4%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.22 249th 274 9.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.29 111th 349 68.2%
2018 19.74 331st 396 16.4%
2019 36.48 271st 396 31.6%
2021 27.03 317th 415 23.6%
2022 18.41 368th 421 12.6%
2023 28.84 309th 410 24.6%
2024 31.75 307th 437 29.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.36 14th 25 44.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.32 217th 380 42.9%
2018 21.53 314th 392 19.9%
2019 43.21 249th 399 37.6%
2021 31.70 298th 415 28.2%
2022 10.61 399th 423 5.7%
2023 18.61 349th 417 16.3%
2024 31.20 305th 426 28.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.76 205th 380 46.1%
2018 15.62 340th 397 14.4%
2019 39.66 255th 399 36.1%
2021 18.62 349th 418 16.5%
2022 32.33 300th 427 29.7%
2023 41.18 246th 419 41.3%
2024 32.50 294th 428 31.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.51 63rd 205 69.3%
2018 25.69 192nd 247 22.3%
2019 35.67 157th 252 37.7%
2021 35.29 158th 266 40.6%
2022 30.45 197th 271 27.3%
2023 27.82 202nd 263 23.2%
2024 23.57 226th 269 16.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.04 145th 247 41.3%
2018 9.52 328th 331 0.9%
2019 40.18 200th 343 41.7%
2021 24.93 299th 369 19.0%
2022 12.16 358th 376 4.8%
2023 27.11 285th 370 23.0%
2024 43.45 198th 373 46.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Elba High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.71 266th 357 25.5%
2005 63.52 119th 359 66.9%
2006 64.85 104th 357 70.9%
2007 64.74 126th 358 64.8%
2008 54.80 176th 359 51.0%
2009 43.71 236th 357 33.9%
2010 46.11 219th 358 38.8%
2011 28.91 306th 360 15.0%
2012 26.83 306th 358 14.5%
2013 39.33 291st 358 18.7%
2014 20.49 293rd 358 18.2%
2015 18.38 298th 353 15.6%
2016 44.70 184th 351 47.6%
2017 19.61 289th 353 18.1%
2018 17.81 294th 356 17.4%
2019 57.66 155th 366 57.7%
2021 19.34 303rd 371 18.3%
2022 31.37 249th 367 32.2%
2023 33.31 239th 371 35.6%
2024 12.12 350th 378 7.4%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.98 214th 315 32.1%
2018 29.23 252nd 349 27.8%
2019 27.43 265th 358 26.0%
2021 11.15 346th 361 4.2%
2022 42.53 192nd 361 46.8%
2023 55.37 125th 349 64.2%
2024 17.77 329th 375 12.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.38 279th 343 18.7%
2018 26.71 258th 347 25.6%
2019 42.23 215th 354 39.3%
2021 18.31 295th 359 17.8%
2022 40.04 207th 367 43.6%
2023 27.21 259th 358 27.7%
2024 14.57 323rd 366 11.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.04 276th 339 18.6%
2018 14.67 299th 350 14.6%
2019 68.34 102nd 357 71.4%
2021 22.33 285th 366 22.1%
2022 22.07 286th 366 21.9%
2023 38.17 210th 358 41.3%
2024 10.12 358th 368 2.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.12 163rd 189 13.8%
2018 33.35 150th 223 32.7%
2019 86.27 19th 224 91.5%
2021 34.71 148th 228 35.1%
2022 15.20 215th 222 3.2%
2023 60.93 55th 224 75.4%
2024 29.46 163rd 231 29.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Elba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.65 198th 230 13.9%
2018 11.33 278th 300 7.3%
2019 41.14 178th 313 43.1%
2021 17.68 282nd 319 11.6%
2022 53.34 125th 326 61.7%
2023 16.82 281st 317 11.4%
2024 8.20 321st 325 1.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elba High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 571 571
1989 373 202 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1990 376 202 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 580
1991 340 208 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 343 215 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1993 362 184 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1994 318 177 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1995 294 176 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1996 294 176 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1997 286 173 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 463
1998 305 161 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1999 294 153 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 453
2000 291 154 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 306 150 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 463
2002 300 146 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 453
2003 300 146 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 453
2004 297 168 3 4 6 n/a n/a 0 478
2005 268 165 3 4 5 n/a n/a 0 445
2006 260 183 3 4 5 n/a n/a 0 455
2007 228 190 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 426
2008 212 201 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 203 191 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2010 180 180 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 369
2011 197 184 1 6 4 0 0 0 392
2012 168 167 1 8 4 0 5 0 353
2013 163 173 1 12 4 0 7 0 360
2014 163 156 0 14 2 0 7 0 342
2015 148 144 0 14 1 0 8 0 315
2016 135 144 1 12 1 0 9 0 302
2017 130 142 0 12 1 0 9 0 294
2018 140 133 0 11 2 0 8 0 294
2019 143 120 0 14 3 0 11 0 291
2020 129 119 0 12 4 0 14 0 278
2021 127 128 0 13 4 0 11 0 283
2022 127 100 2 12 4 0 9 0 254
2023 121 106 1 12 4 0 8 0 252

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 Elba High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 571 30.0 19.0 0
1989 577 33.0 17.4 n/a
1990 580 32.0 18.1 0
1991 548 33.0 16.6 n/a
1992 560 31.0 18.0 n/a
1993 547 33.0 16.6 n/a
1994 500 31.9 15.7 n/a
1995 473 33.5 14.1 n/a
1996 473 33.5 14.1 n/a
1997 463 33.3 13.9 40.8
1998 469 33.0 14.2 41.4
1999 453 33.0 13.7 47.2
2000 453 34.0 13.3 48.6
2001 463 33.0 14.0 49.9
2002 453 28.7 15.8 49.9
2003 453 28.7 15.8 49.9
2004 478 29.3 16.3 52.1
2005 445 29.3 15.2 51.2
2006 455 30.0 15.2 50.5
2007 426 30.5 14.0 53.1
2008 422 29.7 14.2 56.4
2009 401 27.5 14.4 59.9
2010 369 23.1 15.9 61.8
2011 392 21.0 18.6 65.1
2012 353 20.0 17.6 71.1
2013 360 23.0 15.6 70.6
2014 342 33.5 10.2 69.3
2015 315 20.0 15.7 35.9
2016 302 20.0 15.1 33.8
2017 294 18.5 15.8 37.8
2018 294 16.0 18.3 69
2019 291 20.0 14.5 69.1
2020 278 20.0 13.9 69.1
2021 283 20.0 14.1 68.9
2022 254 18.0 14.1 68.9
2023 252 21.0 12.0 69

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 Elba High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 571 30.0 19.0 0
1989 577 33.0 17.4 n/a
1990 580 32.0 18.1 0
1991 548 33.0 16.6 n/a
1992 560 31.0 18.0 n/a
1993 547 33.0 16.6 n/a
1994 500 31.9 15.7 n/a
1995 473 33.5 14.1 n/a
1996 473 33.5 14.1 n/a
1997 463 33.3 13.9 40.8
1998 469 33.0 14.2 41.4
1999 453 33.0 13.7 47.2
2000 453 34.0 13.3 48.6
2001 463 33.0 14.0 49.9
2002 453 28.7 15.8 49.9
2003 453 28.7 15.8 49.9
2004 478 29.3 16.3 52.1
2005 445 29.3 15.2 51.2
2006 455 30.0 15.2 50.5
2007 426 30.5 14.0 53.1
2008 422 29.7 14.2 56.4
2009 401 27.5 14.4 59.9
2010 369 23.1 15.9 61.8
2011 392 21.0 18.6 65.1
2012 353 20.0 17.6 71.1
2013 360 23.0 15.6 70.6
2014 342 33.5 10.2 69.3
2015 315 20.0 15.7 35.9
2016 302 20.0 15.1 33.8
2017 294 18.5 15.8 37.8
2018 294 16.0 18.3 69
2019 291 20.0 14.5 69.1
2020 278 20.0 13.9 69.1
2021 283 20.0 14.1 68.9
2022 254 18.0 14.1 68.9
2023 252 21.0 12.0 69

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elba High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,091 (16.7%) $10,436 (83.3%) $12,527

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elba High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 266th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 338th of 437 Middle schools
 16.5%
Ranks 155th of 366 High schoolsRanks 239th of 371 High schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Elba High School)33.37.3
 26%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Elba City)33.37.3
 26%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elba High School)31.32.6
 28.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Elba City)31.32.6
 28.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Elba High School)41.210.5
 30.7%
   End of Course Mathematics (Elba City)41.210.5
 30.7%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Elba High School)43.118.4
 24.7%
   End of Course Science (Elba City)43.118.4
 24.7%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students291252
 13.4%
African American120106
 11.7%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian01
Hispanic1412
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White143121
 15.4%
Two or More Races118
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.1%69%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Elba High School.

Students at Elba High School are 48% White, 42% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Elba High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elba Elementary School

Elba High School ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Alabama high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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