Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grantswood Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grantswood Community School's student population of 396 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grantswood Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grantswood Community School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
60%
32%
White
18%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Grantswood Community School's ranking?
Grantswood Community School is ranked #761 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Grantswood Community School?
396 students attend Grantswood Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Grantswood Community School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grantswood Community School?
Grantswood Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grantswood Community School offer ?
Grantswood Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grantswood Community School part of?
Grantswood Community School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/15/2010
I love this school. The teachers and staff are friendly but firm in oreder to protect our children from outsiders that come to disrupt classes and/or check out students they are not authorized to take. It is a clean and fun learning enviornment that promotes all areas of student life!!!
2 4/6/2009
Would not recommend this school. Teachers are not friendley and not prepared. Teachers do not want any parent involvement. This is why public schools are losing very good students to private school. I have always been in support of public until this school.
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