Inglenook School, a Birmingham public school serving grades PK–8 with 308 students, ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools in 2023, declining from #930 in 2011 to #1221 in 2023.
Math proficiency at Inglenook was 5% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, with a decline from 57% in 2012; reading proficiency ranged from 10–14%, also lower than the state average of about 47%.
Minority enrollment was 98% in 2023, predominantly Black (not Hispanic) at 72%, Hispanic at 24%, and socioeconomic need was high with 89% of students eligible for free lunch, an increase from 20% in 1999.
The school employed 20 teachers with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, serving 308 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Inglenook School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Inglenook 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 Inglenook School is 0.46, 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
#1221 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
28%
12%
Black
68%
31%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inglenook School's ranking?
Inglenook School is ranked #1221 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Inglenook School often compared to?
Inglenook Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avondale Elementary School, Center Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Inglenook School?
312 students attend Inglenook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Inglenook School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Inglenook School?
Inglenook School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Inglenook School offer ?
Inglenook School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Inglenook School part of?
Inglenook School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Inglenook School located?
Inglenook School is located in the Inglenook neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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