Bryant Park Elementary School

2020 Bryant Park Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bryant Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bryant Park Elementary School's student population of 617 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
617 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Bryant Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bryant Park Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#754 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
13%
24%
38%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
8%
10%
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Black
77%
32%
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White
12%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bryant Park Elementary School's ranking?
Bryant Park Elementary School is ranked #754 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Bryant Park Elementary School?
617 students attend Bryant Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bryant Park Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bryant Park Elementary School?
Bryant Park Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Bryant Park Elementary School offer ?
Bryant Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bryant Park Elementary School part of?
Bryant Park Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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