Serving 855 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pike Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pike Road Elementary School's student population of 855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
855 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pike Road Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pike Road Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#173 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
25%
32%
White
60%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pike Road Elementary School's ranking?
Pike Road Elementary School is ranked #173 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pike Road Elementary School often compared to?
Pike Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pike Road Elementary School?
855 students attend Pike Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pike Road Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pike Road Elementary School?
Pike Road Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pike Road Elementary School offer ?
Pike Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Pike Road Elementary School part of?
Pike Road Elementary School is part of Pike Road City School District.
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