Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Tarrant Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tarrant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tarrant Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tarrant Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
42%
10%
Black
50%
32%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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?
341 students attend Tarrant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Tarrant Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 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 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Tarrant Elementary School offer ?
Tarrant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
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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