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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the Arab Primary School administration to hear?
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Enrollment
698
Elementary
DISTRICT 649 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ARAB CITY·NCES 010010000025
Arab Primary School
121 Mimosa St NE, Arab, AL 35016 · (256) 586-6005 · Marshall County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL698 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.3:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
274 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 58%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 106 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 185 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 211 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 196 | 28% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Arab City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Arab Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Primary School this school | 698 | 39.3% | N/A |
| Lauderdale Elementary School Rogersville | 746 | 39.5% | 49.5% |
| Crestline Elementary School Hartselle | 710 | 37.6% | 74.3% |
| Wicksburg Elementary School Newton | 636 | 38.5% | 72.3% |
| Cullman City Primary School Cullman | 782 | 40.0% | N/A |
| Walker Elementary School Northport | 743 | 40.1% | 60.9% |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Arab Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Marshall County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 698 | #105 of 709 | #4 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.9:1 | #446 of 655 | #9 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.9% | #603 of 658 | #15 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.3% | #581 of 696 | #16 of 17 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.3% | #205 of 262 | #10 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
698
+24 (+4%) vs 2020
+20% since 1990-91, when it was 583
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
was 16.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 698 | 39 | 17.9:1 | 39% (274) |
| 2023-24 | 703 | 42 | 16.7:1 | 47% (327) |
| 2022-23 | 702 | 41 | 17.1:1 | 44% (310) |
| 2020-21 | 674 | 42 | 16.1:1 | 35% (239) |
| 2017-18 | 669 | 39.9 | 16.8:1 | 34% (229) |
| 2015-16 | 660 | 40 | 16.5:1 | 42% (280) |
| 2010-11 | 563 | 42 | 13.4:1 | 37% (206) |
| 2000-01 | 554 | 39 | 14.2:1 | 24% (133) |
| 1990-91 | 583 | 35 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Arab Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (669 to 698); teachers down 2% (39.9 to 39).
About Arab Primary School
Arab Primary School is an elementary school in Arab, Alabama, according to federal school records. It reports enrollment of 698 students in pre-K through 2. Across elementary schools in Alabama, the average enrollment is about 480.
Arab City is the local district for Arab Primary School. It runs 4 schools with 2,595 students.
White students account for 92% of the school's enrollment. Other reported shares: 5% Hispanic. Marshall County's residents are about 79% White, 13 points below the school's share. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 16, compared with 70 nationally.
The school's 39 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. The average for elementary schools in Alabama is 17.0:1, so this school has more students per teacher. At Arab Primary School, 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. It compares with 59% for public schools in Marshall County.
In the wider Marshall County area, the median household earns about $62,571 a year, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 12%. Arab Primary School shares Marshall County with 36 other public schools.
Among nearby public schools, Arab Elementary School is closest at about 0.4 miles. In all, 4 other public schools sit within five miles of Arab Primary School.
Locale: Town: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment was 698 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 674. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 16.1:1 to 17.9:1.
This page is set up for the Arab Primary School community to discuss open houses, carpools, and field trips. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Marshall County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
99,748
Census ACS
Median income
$62,571
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
19,416 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Arab City
- Arab High SchoolHigh · 735 students
- Arab Elementary SchoolElementary · 599 students
- Arab Junior High SchoolMiddle · 563 students
Other schools in Arab
- Arab High SchoolHigh · 735 students
- Arab Elementary SchoolElementary · 599 students
- Arab Junior High SchoolMiddle · 563 students
- Brindlee Mountain Elementary SchoolElementary · 286 students
Nearby schools
- Arab Elementary School0.4 mi · 599
- Arab High School0.6 mi · 735
- Arab Junior High School1.7 mi · 563
- Brindlee Mountain Elementary School3.2 mi · 286
- Brindlee Mountain High School5.1 mi · 496
- Brindlee Mountain Primary School5.1 mi · 278
Frequently asked questions
About Arab Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Arab Primary School?
Arab Primary School enrolls approximately 698 students in grades PK-02.
Is Arab Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Arab Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Arab Primary School have?
Arab Primary School employs 39 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Arab Primary School?
Student demographics at Arab Primary School are roughly 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Arab Primary School?
Arab Primary School is overseen by Arab City in Marshall County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.