Edgewood Elementary School ranked #19 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #21 in 2022 and remaining in the top 20% statewide, reflecting a generally strong overall school rank trend for this Birmingham, AL public elementary school.
Math proficiency was 73% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 84%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 65% and 69%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 921 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1; minority enrollment accounted for 15%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 6% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, indicating a notable socioeconomic shift.
The school served grades Kindergarten through 5 with 60 teachers in 2023, maintaining stable class sizes and instructional support levels characteristic of this Union County NJ high school alternative.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 935 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Edgewood Elementary School serves a central area in Birmingham, AL, covering approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Edgewood Elementary School's student population of 935 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
935 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Educate and empower all students to maximize their unique potential.
School Rankings
Edgewood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#19 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 is Edgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Edgewood Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Edgewood Elementary School often compared to?
Edgewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shades Cahaba Elementary School, Hall Kent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
935 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Edgewood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Homewood City School District.
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