Saint Elmo Elementary School vs Theodore High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Elmo Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Theodore High School
Theodore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
| Measure | Saint Elmo Elementary School Irvington, Alabama | Theodore High School Theodore, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 699 | #210 of 304 |
| National rank | #36072 of 50,301 | #13130 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 451 | 1,218 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 1,218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Irvington | Theodore |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Elmo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 31.0).
- •Saint Elmo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Saint Elmo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Theodore High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 71%).
- •Theodore High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.8).
- •Theodore High School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 451.
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 Saint Elmo Elementary School better than Theodore High School?
On the Success Index (US), Saint Elmo Elementary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 31.0 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 Saint Elmo Elementary School and Theodore High School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Irvington and Theodore in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saint Elmo Elementary School: 451. Theodore High School: 1,218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saint Elmo Elementary School and Theodore High School rank in Alabama?
Saint Elmo Elementary School is 492nd of 699 and Theodore High School is 210th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).