Serving 888 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pike Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pike Road Elementary School's student population of 888 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
888 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Pike Road Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pike Road Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
26%
31%
White
55%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pike Road City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pike Road Elementary School's ranking?
Pike Road Elementary School is ranked #170 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pike Road Elementary School often compared to?
Pike Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blount Elementary School, Halcyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pike Road Elementary School?
888 students attend Pike Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pike Road Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pike Road Elementary School?
Pike Road Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pike Road Elementary School offer ?
Pike Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pike Road Elementary School part of?
Pike Road Elementary School is part of Pike Road City School District.
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