My son goe to OB elementary it is a fantastic school. Their Flagship programwith the Sea Sand And Stars center has made a wonderful addition to the schools education programs. The Teachers are among some of the best in the state maybe even the country. They strive for academic exellence and teaching
... Read more their students to be caring and responsible students and citizens . Kudos Orange Beach Elementary Go Marlins!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/09/09
I am a mother of 2 elem. My boys went to orange beach elem. We had to move out of state for family med. I feel that this school is the best ever. The people really care about the kids at this school. I wished the school my kids go to now was half as good with them. I feel o.B.E. Went the extra miles
... Read more with my boys 100% + my boys have been in several schools due to husbands employment this school to me is the best ever. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/08
I am so impressed with this school. We are new and previously lived in a well touted northern school system. From the well planned out 'Meet the teacher Day' to Open House I love it. I enjoy taking advantage of their open cafeteria policy and have eaten with my son several times. I find his teacher
... Read more fantastic and able to work with each child on their own level. In meeting other parents who have children in different classes everyone is happy with the selection. I believe the teachers and office staff,including the principal, respect each other. I would recommend Orange Beach Elementary to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/07
I have two children that have attend O.B.E.S..They both love the school very much. I have also spent a lot of time there substituting and volunteering. I find the teachers very qualified and always willing to discuss concerns. Mr. Baker is a very considerate principal, also willing to address any concerns.
... Read more I am very pleased with the education my children are receiving. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/18/07
We love this school. The student to teacher ratio is excellent and for the most part, the teachers are highly qualified and seem to really care about the students. The principal is very much involved and I think that pleased the students. One thing I do get frustrated with, though, is the amount of
... Read more fundraiser and donations the school expects. It seems that every week I get something sent home where the school is asking for money or some sort of donation. I think it's great that the PTO especially wants to raise as much money for the students as possible, but there comes a time when enough is enough. I don't think I can give much more than I already have an it's only 2 months into the school year! Overall, I am pleased with the school, but the countless fundraiser have got to stop! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/10/06
We have two children attending Orange Beach Elementary School. We have had nothing but a positive experience. Our children are in a safe, clean, positive environment. I volunteer on a weekly basis, I'm not one for small talk so I take the opportunity to watch and listen as an observer. It is my
... Read more personal observation that this is a school with a caring and respectable principal. And very giving teachers. I have seen over and over again thoughout the past 3 yrs. the personal time and money the teachers have put into making their classrooms the best that they can be for their students. The studens for the most part are well mannered and respectful while walking through the hallways. I believe that is a good sign of teacher respect. Signed, Just a Mom Read less
Posted by a administrator on 07/27/06
I have one child in OBES. I hear over and over what a wonderful school this is, and how the best teachers are at this school. Our experience has been that the administrators are more concerned with appearances (looking good in the public eye), than with the children's overall academic and personal growth.
... Read more I am certain that some of the teachers are wonderful, and love what they do, just not the ones my child has had. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/05
I'm not sure where this info comes from--my child is in a class with 27 students and one teacher! Not impressed with the teachers my children have. Some of the worst we have had! Asking for $$ all the time. Spend millions on principals pet project while classes are overcrowded and much improvement
... Read more is needed in other areas. it has been a horrible experience, cant wait to move. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/22/05
Orange Beach Elementary is the best school on the planet! The students love going to school, the teachers are excited and motivated, and best of all, the principal treats teachers like professionals. The moral at OBES is outstanding! I would never leave, no matter how many hurricanes we have here!
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Posted by a teacher on 09/24/04
My child attended Orange Beach Elementary for a few years. We had nothing but grief. The principal does not have the rapport or expertise to deal with small children, not to mention coming from a middle school situation under investigation and duress. The teaching staff, though appearing highly educated,
... Read more is very academically unmotivated. Parents do not really know the level of education that the children are receiving until it is too late. Administrators need to stop concentrating on uniform infractions and start concentrating on education (reading, writing and arithmetic). My child was transferred to a private school and though considered an 'A' student at O.B., was almost 2 years behind in his new school and is having to take remedial coursework. Orange Beach needs to wake Up! Read less
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Student enrollment:
364
Students per teacher:
10
Full-time teachers:
36
Number of classrooms:
18
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Orange Beach schools — Orange Beach Elementary School is located at 4900 Wilson Blvd, Orange Beach AL 36561. 4900 Wilson Blvd is in the 36561 ZIP code in Orange Beach, AL The school district for Orange Beach Elementary School is the Baldwin County School District. Orange Beach Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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