Inverness Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Inverness Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Inverness Elementary School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Inverness Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
16%
32%
White
64%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #74 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Inverness Elementary School?
579 students attend Inverness Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Inverness Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inverness Elementary School?
Inverness Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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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