Abrams Elementary School ranked at #1038 in Alabama in 2023, showing slight improvement from #1088 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency at Abrams Elementary was between 10–14%, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency ranged from 20–24%, also lower than the state average of 47% in recent reporting.
Enrollment declined from 254 students in 2023 to 217 currently, with minority enrollment at 99% and 76% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges.
Serving grades Pre–K through 5, Abrams Elementary had 217 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, with a teaching staff of 12 in the latest year.
Science proficiency remained at or below 10%, significantly lower than the state average of 38% reported for recent years in this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Abrams Elementary School serves the northern part of Bessemer, AL, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abrams Elementary School's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Abrams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abrams Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#1038 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
84%
31%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abrams Elementary School's ranking?
Abrams Elementary School is ranked #1038 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Abrams Elementary School often compared to?
Abrams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles F Hard Elementary School, Westhills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Abrams Elementary School?
231 students attend Abrams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Abrams Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abrams Elementary School?
Abrams Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Abrams Elementary School offer ?
Abrams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abrams Elementary School part of?
Abrams Elementary School is part of Bessemer City School District.
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