Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Iola Roberts Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Iola Roberts Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
Iola Roberts Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iola Roberts Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#500 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
19%
32%
White
67%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Iola Roberts Elementary School is ranked #500 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Iola Roberts Elementary School often compared to?
Iola Roberts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter M Kennedy School, Eden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Iola Roberts Elementary School?
388 students attend Iola Roberts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Iola Roberts Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iola Roberts Elementary School?
Iola Roberts Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Iola Roberts Elementary School offer ?
Iola Roberts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Iola Roberts Elementary School part of?
Iola Roberts Elementary School is part of Pell City School District.
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