Serving 412 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Greystone Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Greystone Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greystone Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#24 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
9%
32%
White
70%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Greystone Elementary School's ranking?
Greystone Elementary School is ranked #24 out of 1,285 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Greystone Elementary School?
412 students attend Greystone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Greystone Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 17:1.
What grades does Greystone Elementary School offer ?
Greystone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greystone Elementary School part of?
Greystone Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.
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