School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (07-08)
227 students

Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
18 teachers

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1

American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)2%
1%

Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%

Black
(07-08)93%
36%

White
(07-08)5%
58%

Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a

Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
70%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
12%
8%

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
How many students attend Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet?
227 students attend Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet offer ?
Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet part of?
Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet is part of Birmingham City School District.
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