Glen Iris Elementary School ranked #1096 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #696 in 2012 and showing a downward trend in overall state ranking over recent years.
Math proficiency was 9% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 22%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 10% to 14%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment stood at 786 students in grades Pre–K through 5, with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1; 73% of students were eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high level of socioeconomic need.
Minority enrollment was 98%, predominantly Black (504 students) and Hispanic (233 students), with no significant demographic shifts reported over recent years.
Glen Iris Elementary is a Title I school in Birmingham, Alabama, operating without virtual instruction and serving a predominantly minority student body in an urban setting.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glen Iris Elementary School serves the southern part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glen Iris Elementary School's student population of 827 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
827 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glen Iris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Iris Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1096 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
33%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-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 Glen Iris Elementary School's ranking?
Glen Iris Elementary School is ranked #1096 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Glen Iris Elementary School often compared to?
Glen Iris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Epic Alternative Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Glen Iris Elementary School?
827 students attend Glen Iris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Glen Iris Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glen Iris Elementary School?
Glen Iris Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glen Iris Elementary School offer ?
Glen Iris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glen Iris Elementary School part of?
Glen Iris Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Glen Iris Elementary School located?
Glen Iris Elementary School is located in the Glen Iris neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The worst staff I've ever seen. Allowed my child to get out of the classroom without anyone knowing and he managed to get on an elevator go to the third floor of the school for god knows how long until another teacher found him and brought him back. The principal is rude. Yelled at me pointed his finger in my face at a parent teacher meeting. The assistant principal is ignorant and doesn't speak properly. The school is very unorganized... clearly safety is an issue as my child managed to get out of a classroom and on to an elevator and clearly due to them allowing a child to get on a wrong bus as well. The schools main focus is the car rider line which is poorly ran anyways. I'd definitely not recommend this school to anyone. Very sneaky and very unhealthy environment for children
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