940 Chalkville School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Chalkville Elementary School serves 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Chalkville Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chalkville Elementary School's student population of 782 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
782 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Chalkville Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chalkville Elementary School is 0.32, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#1137 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
82%
32%
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White
5%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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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?

6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Chalkville Elementary School?

782 students attend Chalkville Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Chalkville Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Chalkville Elementary School?

Chalkville Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Chalkville Elementary School offer ?

Chalkville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Chalkville Elementary School part of?

Chalkville Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Reviews

5   9/1/2010
A great School! Very qualified Administrators, Teachers and Staff. The Children actually LEARN here. I have 2 little ones here, a first grader and a second grader. They both read, write, and do math problems beyond what I would expect of their grade level. It is a joy to hear each of them read to me in perfect diction and pronounciation. They understand what they read. I highly recommend this School.
- Posted by Parent - bobch

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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