Sun Valley Elementary School in Birmingham, AL, ranked #1061 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #860 in 2017 and remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 11%, lower than the state average of 30%, reading proficiency was 25%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged from 10–14%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 611 students in 2023 to 670 currently, with 78% of students eligible for free lunch, marking one of the highest rates in the state and indicating significant socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with 670 students and 33 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, higher than the typical ratio seen in nearby elementary schools.
The student body is predominantly Black (96%), with a stable enrollment size and a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced–price lunch under Title I eligibility.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sun Valley Elementary School serves the northeast part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sun Valley Elementary School's student population of 678 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sun Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun Valley Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1061 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
96%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sun Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Sun Valley Elementary School is ranked #1061 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sun Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Sun Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton School, Washington K8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
678 students attend Sun Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sun Valley Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sun Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sun Valley Elementary School part of?
Sun Valley Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sun Valley Elementary School located?
Sun Valley Elementary School is located in the Echo Highlands neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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