Byrd First Class Early Learning Center

625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 42%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • : 30-39%
  • : ≤10%
  • : Byrd Elementary School serves the southern part of Selma, AL, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
101 students

Showing 2011–2021. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher

Showing 2008–2018. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(13-14)
30-39%
38%
(13-14)
≤10%
42%
Hispanic
(20-21)
1%
9%
Black
(20-21)
98%
32%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
(20-21)
1%
53%

Showing 2010–2021. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

100%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
100%
48%

Showing 2009–2021. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%

Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • : 30-39%
  • : ≤10%
  • : Byrd Elementary School serves the southern part of Selma, AL, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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