Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brookwood Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookwood Forest Elementary School serves the southeast part of Birmingham, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookwood Forest 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
Brookwood Forest Elementary School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brookwood Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookwood Forest Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#10 out of 1275 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
31%
White
94%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookwood Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brookwood Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Brookwood Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Bend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Brookwood Forest Elementary School?
579 students attend Brookwood Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Brookwood Forest Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookwood Forest Elementary School?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brookwood Forest Elementary School offer ?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookwood Forest Elementary School part of?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School is part of Mountain Brook City School District.
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