Mt Laurel Elementary School

1 Jefferson Place
Birmingham, AL 35242
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 1% in AL
  • : 81% (Top 1%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mt Laurel Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Laurel Elementary School is 0.31, 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)
#6 out of 1285 schools
(Top 1%)
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81%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt Laurel 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.
86%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt Laurel 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.
75-79%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mt Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
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Black
7%
32%
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White
83%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Mt Laurel 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
15%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mt Laurel 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 Mt Laurel Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Laurel Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mt Laurel Elementary School?
514 students attend Mt Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mt Laurel Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Laurel Elementary School?
Mt Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Mt Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mt Laurel Elementary School part of?
Mt Laurel Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 81% (Top 1%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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