Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute serves 528 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute's student population of 528 students has grown by 117% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
96%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
528 students attend Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute offer ?
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute part of?
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute is part of Life Academy School District.
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