Hemphill Elementary School
Tel:
(205)231-7500
- Hemphill Elementary School serves 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Hemphill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hemphill Elementary School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 511 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hemphill Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hemphill Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1204 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 100% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birmingham City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hemphill Elementary School is Parker High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Family Court Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Princeton Alternative School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Princeton Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: PK-5 | 257 students
0.8 miles
1425 2nd Ave W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205)231-2500 0.8 PK-5 257 - Birmingham West End Academy Grades: PK-5 | 629 students
1.1 miles
1840 Pearson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205)231-1740 1.1 PK-5 629 - Birmingham Family Court Elementary School Alternative School
Grades: K-8
1.3 miles
120 2nd Court N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205)583-4891 1.3 K-8 n/a - Birmingham Bush Hills Academy Grades: PK-8 | 453 students
1.5 miles
900 16th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205)231-6370 1.5 PK-8 453 - Birmingham Arrington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 336 students
1.6 miles
2101 Jefferson Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205)231-1130 1.6 6-8 336
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