Edgewood Elementary School

901 College Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 921 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 5% in AL
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Edgewood Elementary School's student population of 921 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
921 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

School Rankings

Edgewood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#21 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
72%
29%
84%
47%
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
8%
32%
White
85%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Edgewood Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,285 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
921 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Edgewood Elementary School students are White, 8% 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 15:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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