Abbeville Elementary School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools overall in 2023, declining from a rank of #860 in 2017 to #1046 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in state ranking for this Union County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 6–9%, reading proficiency 25–29%, and science proficiency 20–29%, all lower than the Alabama state average in recent reporting years.
Enrollment was 374 students in grades PreK–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; minority enrollment accounted for 57%, reflecting a diverse Berkeley Heights public high school demographic.
Free lunch eligibility remained high at 76% in 2023, consistent with long–term socioeconomic trends indicating a majority of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch programs.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abbeville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Abbeville Elementary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Abbeville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abbeville Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1046 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
44%
32%
White
43%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbeville Elementary School's ranking?
Abbeville Elementary School is ranked #1046 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Abbeville Elementary School?
374 students attend Abbeville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Abbeville Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abbeville Elementary School?
Abbeville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Abbeville Elementary School offer ?
Abbeville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abbeville Elementary School part of?
Abbeville Elementary School is part of Henry County School District.
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