Gresham Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Gresham Elementary School served 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
58%
32%
White
17%
53%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Gresham Elementary School?
370 students attend Gresham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gresham Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gresham Elementary School?
Gresham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gresham Elementary School offer ?
Gresham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gresham Elementary School part of?
Gresham Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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