Chalkville Elementary School, a Birmingham Kindergarten to 5th grade public school in Jefferson County, ranked #1180 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #335 in 2012 and showing weaker performance over time.
Math proficiency dropped sharply to 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 19%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency remained at 5%, far below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was steady at 845 students in 2023 with a high minority population of 97%, primarily Black students at 82%, and a majority (71%) eligible for free lunch, reflecting significant socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023; the number of teachers decreased from 96 in 2013 to 39 in 2023, coinciding with rising student–teacher ratios and enrollment stability.
Chalkville Elementary is Title–I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program via the Community Eligibility Option, indicating high levels of economic need among its student body.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chalkville Elementary School serves the eastern part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chalkville Elementary School's student population of 818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
818 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings
Chalkville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chalkville Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
12%
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Black
79%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
3%
50%
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chalkville Elementary School's ranking?
Chalkville Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Chalkville Elementary School often compared to?
Chalkville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kermit Johnson School, Charles A Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Chalkville Elementary School?
818 students attend Chalkville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chalkville Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chalkville Elementary School part of?
Chalkville Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
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