Greystone Elementary School

300 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greystone Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5% in AL
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greystone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Greystone Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Greystone Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greystone Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
#20 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
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68%
24%
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81%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
9%
32%
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White
73%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greystone Elementary School's ranking?
Greystone Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Greystone Elementary School often compared to?
Greystone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inverness Elementary School, Oak Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Greystone Elementary School?
446 students attend Greystone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Greystone Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greystone Elementary School?
Greystone Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Greystone Elementary School offer ?
Greystone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Greystone Elementary School part of?
Greystone Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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