Greystone Elementary School ranked #21 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #190 in 2012, consistently placing among the top 5% of Alabama public schools and maintaining a strong position within Hoover City schools.
Math proficiency was 77% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, with reading proficiency at 81%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 80–84%, again higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 701 students in 2004 to 412 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 30% and a slight increase in free lunch eligibility rising to 14% in 2023, indicating some socioeconomic shifts within the student body.
Serving grades Pre–K through 5, the school had 412 students and 30 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which ranked among the lowest 5% statewide for student attention.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Greystone Elementary School serves the northeast part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with most residents living within 2.5 miles of the school and the furthest edge being 4.4 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Greystone Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
School Rankings
Greystone Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greystone Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Asian
10%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
12%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
66%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #21 out of 1,275 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
438 students attend Greystone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Greystone Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 13:1, 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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