Elyton Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2004 after serving grades K–5 with an enrollment of 196 students, primarily Black (194 of 196), and a high eligibility rate for free or reduced–price lunch (83% free, 6% reduced).
Math proficiency showed a significant decline over recent years, dropping from 65% in 2023 to 25% in 2022, though remaining higher than the state average (30% in 2023) and district average (15% in 2023).
Reading proficiency decreased from 55% in 2022 to 45% in 2019, remaining higher than the state average (47% in 2022) and district average (25% in 2022).
Science proficiency was low, with 20% in 2022 and 11% in 2021, both lower than the state averages of 38% and 36%, respectively.
Elyton Elementary was Title I eligible and located in an urban Birmingham City school district area, consistent with a majority socioeconomic need indicated by free lunch eligibility.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
99%
31%
White
n/a
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elyton Elementary School?
196 students attend Elyton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Elyton Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Elyton Elementary School offer ?
Elyton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elyton Elementary School part of?
Elyton Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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