Hemphill Elementary School ranked #1086 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #1194 in 2022 but lower than its peak of #809 in 2011; overall testing remained in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 10–14% in 2023, reading proficiency was 15–19%, and science proficiency was ≤10%, all lower than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment declined from 511 students in 2017 to 336 in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio improved from 18:1 to 15:1; eligibility for free lunch remained high at 86%, indicating stable socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades pre–kindergarten through 5 with 339 students and 20 teachers in the 2023 school year, maintaining Title I status in the Birmingham City district of this Alabama public elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hemphill Elementary School serves the southwest part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of the school, typically 5-10 minutes away, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hemphill Elementary School's student population of 353 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hemphill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hemphill Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1086 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
50%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bison
School Mascot
Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hemphill Elementary School's ranking?
Hemphill Elementary School is ranked #1086 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hemphill Elementary School often compared to?
Hemphill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West End Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hemphill Elementary School?
353 students attend Hemphill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hemphill Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hemphill Elementary School?
Hemphill Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hemphill Elementary School offer ?
Hemphill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hemphill Elementary School part of?
Hemphill Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Hemphill Elementary School located?
Hemphill Elementary School is located in the Arlington West End neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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