Byrd First Class Early Learning Center

625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center serves 101 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 42%) for the 2013-14 school year.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Byrd First Class Early Learning Center's student population of 101 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
101 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Byrd First Class Early Learning Center is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)
30-39%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)
≤10%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
98%
32%
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White
1%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
How many students attend Byrd First Class Early Learning Center?
101 students attend Byrd First Class Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Byrd First Class Early Learning Center students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Byrd First Class Early Learning Center offer ?
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Byrd First Class Early Learning Center part of?
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center is part of Selma City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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