Abrams Elementary School

1200 23rd Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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 (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Abrams Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1038 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
30%
20-24%
47%
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
84%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
217 students attend Abrams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Abrams Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% 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 18:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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