Center Point Elementary School serves grades Pre–K through 2 with an enrollment of 580 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for student attention in this Union County NJ high school context.
Math proficiency showed extraordinarily high rates at 25,29% in 2023, significantly higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 30,34%, lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was 99%, predominantly Black (not Hispanic) students numbering 509, with a majority (77%) of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch; enrollment and teacher numbers have remained relatively stable over recent years.
Graduation rates have declined slightly from a peak of 94% in 2019 to 85% in 2023, remaining below both the state average of 88% and district average of 90% in recent years.
Science proficiency was 20,29% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, indicating challenges in this subject area at this Birmingham, AL public elementary school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Center Point Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Center Point Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
88%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Center Point Elementary School often compared to?
Center Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inglenook School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Center Point Elementary School?
580 students attend Center Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Center Point Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Point Elementary School?
Center Point Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Center Point Elementary School offer ?
Center Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Point Elementary School part of?
Center Point Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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