Hall Kent Elementary School ranked #88 in Alabama in 2023, showing stable performance near the top 10% of state public schools since 2019.
Math proficiency was 61%, higher than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency stood at 71%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 65% to 69%, well above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 664 students in 2021 to 751 in 2023 with a stable student–teacher ratio of 15:1; 42% of students were minorities, and free lunch eligibility rose from 23% in 2021 to 30% in 2023.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 in Birmingham and offered an average class size of 15 as of 2023.
Hall Kent Elementary is Title I eligible and was recognized as a Blue Ribbon school in 2021, highlighting academic achievement in this Union County NJ high school district.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hall Kent Elementary School serves the southwest part of Birmingham, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hall Kent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hall Kent Elementary School's student population of 717 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Hall Kent Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hall Kent Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#88 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
23%
31%
White
55%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hall Kent Elementary School's ranking?
Hall Kent Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hall Kent Elementary School often compared to?
Hall Kent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Elementary School, Shades Cahaba Elementary School, Bluff Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hall Kent Elementary School?
717 students attend Hall Kent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hall Kent Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hall Kent Elementary School?
Hall Kent Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hall Kent Elementary School offer ?
Hall Kent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hall Kent Elementary School part of?
Hall Kent Elementary School is part of Homewood City School District.
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