Tarrant Elementary School

1269 Portland St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tarrant Elementary School serves 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 86%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Tarrant Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Tarrant Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
(12-13)
≥95%
80%
(12-13)
90-94%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
46%
11%
Black
48%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Tarrant Elementary School?
315 students attend Tarrant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tarrant Elementary School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tarrant Elementary School?
Tarrant Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tarrant Elementary School offer ?
Tarrant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tarrant Elementary School part of?
Tarrant Elementary School is part of Tarrant City School District.
In what neighborhood is Tarrant Elementary School located?
Tarrant Elementary School is located in the Wylam neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Wylam.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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