Arab Primary School serves 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arab Primary School's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence through Innovation
School Mascot
Hornets
School Rankings
The diversity score of Arab Primary School is 0.13, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
93%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Arab Primary School often compared to?
Arab Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guntersville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Arab Primary School?
703 students attend Arab Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Arab Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arab Primary School?
Arab Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arab Primary School offer ?
Arab Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arab Primary School part of?
Arab Primary School is part of Arab City School District.
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