Tarrant Elementary School
Tel:
(205) 841-7541
Tarrant Elementary School serves 335 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%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 86%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Tarrant Elementary School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 335 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Tarrant Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | ≥95% | 80% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 90-94% | 86% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 8% |
| Black | 61% | 33% |
| White | 5% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tarrant City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Tarrant Elementary School is Tarrant High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tarrant Intermediate School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Tarrant Intermediate School Math: 20% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-6 | 378 students10
0.2 miles
1 Wildcat Drive
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0168 0.2 3-6 378 - Birmingham Tarrant High School Math: 14% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 472 students10
0.6 miles
91 Black Creek Road
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0172 0.6 7-12 472 - Birmingham City Elementary School Alternative School Grades: 7-8
1.0 miles
901 9th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2288 1 7-8 n/a - Birmingham Inglenook School Math: 11% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 442 students10
1.1 miles
4120 Inglenook Street
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310 1.1 PK-8 442 - Birmingham Jefferson County Counseling Learning Centereast Alternative School Grades: K-12
1.9 miles
50 Long St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-4250 1.9 K-12 n/a
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