Inverness Elementary School

5251 Valleydale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Inverness Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5% in AL
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Inverness Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Inverness Elementary School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
582 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Inverness Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inverness Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#48 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Inverness Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Inverness Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Inverness Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
1%
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Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Inverness Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
32%
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White
64%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Inverness Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Inverness Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Inverness Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inverness Elementary School's ranking?
Inverness Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Inverness Elementary School often compared to?
Inverness Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Inverness Elementary School?
582 students attend Inverness Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Inverness Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inverness Elementary School?
Inverness Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Inverness Elementary School offer ?
Inverness Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Inverness Elementary School part of?
Inverness Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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