Tarrant Elementary School in Birmingham, AL serves grades Pre–K through 2 with an enrollment of 315 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Minority enrollment is 98%, with 87% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch; this percentage has increased from 51% in 2001, indicating a notable rise in socioeconomic need over recent years.
Math proficiency is 18%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, showing a decline from 36% in 2019.
Reading proficiency is 28%, below the state average of 47%, and has decreased steadily since 2019 when it was 37%.
Science proficiency stands at 20% compared to 38% statewide, reflecting lower academic performance relative to the state average.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Attendance Zone: Tarrant Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Birmingham, AL school district, encompassing approximately 6.4 square miles. The area typically allows for a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tarrant Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tarrant Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
51%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 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?
307 students attend Tarrant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tarrant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% 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 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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