Elba Elementary School vs Whitesburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 364 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elba Elementary School
Elba · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
379 students
Whitesburg Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
| Measure | Elba Elementary School Elba, Alabama | Whitesburg Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 699 | #293 of 699 |
| National rank | #33829 of 50,301 | #24303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 379 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Elba | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitesburg Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 37.2).
- •Whitesburg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 70.2%).
- •Elba Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.8).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elba Elementary School better than Whitesburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitesburg Elementary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 37.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elba Elementary School and Whitesburg Elementary School?
About 364 km in a straight line, between Elba and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elba Elementary School: 379. Whitesburg Elementary School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elba Elementary School and Whitesburg Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Elba Elementary School is 468th of 699 and Whitesburg Elementary School is 293rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).