Concord Elementary School

1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Concord Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Concord Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Concord Elementary School's student population of 392 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Concord Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Concord Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#632 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Concord Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Concord Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Concord Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Concord Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Concord Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Concord Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Concord Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
15%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Concord Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
66%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Concord Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Concord Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Concord Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Concord Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
44%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Concord Elementary School's ranking?
Concord Elementary School is ranked #632 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Concord Elementary School?
392 students attend Concord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Concord Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Concord Elementary School?
Concord Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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 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 (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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