Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Perdido Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perdido Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Perdido Elementary School's student population of 631 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perdido Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perdido Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
84%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perdido Elementary School's ranking?
Perdido Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Perdido Elementary School often compared to?
Perdido Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summerdale School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Perdido Elementary School?
631 students attend Perdido Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Perdido Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perdido Elementary School?
Perdido Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Perdido Elementary School offer ?
Perdido Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Perdido Elementary School part of?
Perdido Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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