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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Attendance Zone: Ctr Point Elementary School serves the eastern part of its district in Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most zone edges located within about 1.9 miles, while the furthest edge is approximately 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center Point Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Center Point Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-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 schools are Center Point Elementary School often compared to?
Center Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inglenook School, Erwin Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Center Point Elementary School?
557 students attend Center Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Center Point Elementary School students are Black, 12% 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 16:1, which is lower than 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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