1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Concord Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Concord 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 6-9% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Concord Elementary School's student population of 366 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Concord 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 Concord Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#852 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Concord Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
18%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Concord Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
14%
32%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Concord Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
67%
53%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Concord Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.
Diversity Score
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Concord Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Concord Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Concord Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Concord Elementary School often compared to?

Concord Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hueytown Intermediate School, Hueytown Primary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Concord Elementary School?

366 students attend Concord Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Concord Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

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

Concord Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Concord Elementary School offer ?

Concord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Concord Elementary School part of?

Concord Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Calendar

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School Reviews

5   5/23/2011
Concord Elementary is the best school in Jefferson County, and we have been to alot of different schools. The staff really cares about each childs education and needs. Most students are involved in one extracurricular activity or another. My children's academic levels are at there highest that they have ever been. Also, the school encourages the parents to be involved at the school which is great because most Jefferson County schools don't want the parents around they just want the parents money. Good job Concord your school is the best.
- Posted by Parent - david

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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