Gresham Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama closed in 2020 after serving grades PK through 5 with an enrollment of 370 students and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 in its final year.
The school's overall state ranking declined from #325 in 2016 to #677 in 2019, indicating a downward trend prior to closure.
Math proficiency figures showed inconsistency with a significant drop from 44% in 2019 to percentages below state averages in recent years before closing.
Reading proficiency also fell from 44% in 2019 to 30% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment remained stable around 370 students in the last five years before closure, with a consistent high percentage (around 64%) of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
31%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-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 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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