Bluff Park Elementary School ranked #27 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #68 in 2019 and consistently placing in the top 20% of state public schools over the past decade.
Math proficiency was 76% in 2023, significantly higher than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 79%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 65% and 69%, well above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined slightly from 638 students in 2019 to 581 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose modestly from 18% to 18%, and the minority enrollment stood at 24%.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with 618 students and had a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, reflecting a stable classroom size consistent with previous years.
Bluff Park Elementary maintained a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, surpassing the state average graduation rate of 88%, indicating consistent academic completion success in this Birmingham public school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Bluff Pk Elementary School serves the northwest part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluff Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bluff Park Elementary School's student population of 658 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Bluff Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluff Park Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#27 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff Park Elementary School's ranking?
Bluff Park Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bluff Park Elementary School often compared to?
Bluff Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall Kent Elementary School, Trace Crossings Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bluff Park Elementary School?
658 students attend Bluff Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bluff Park Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluff Park Elementary School?
Bluff Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bluff Park Elementary School offer ?
Bluff Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluff Park Elementary School part of?
Bluff Park Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.
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