Wenonah Elementary School
Tel:
(205)231-1800
- Wenonah Elementary School serves 369 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 12% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Wenonah Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Wenonah Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 369 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wenonah Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wenonah Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1251 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 |
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| Black | 100% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.34 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birmingham City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wenonah Elementary School is Wenonah High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Green Acres Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Green Acres Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Wenonah High School Grades: 9-12 | 766 students
0.5 miles
2800 Wilson Rd Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205)231-1660 0.5 9-12 766 - Birmingham Midfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 352 students
1.2 miles
1600 High School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205)923-2833 1.2 9-12 352 - Birmingham Green Acres Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 313 students
1.5 miles
1220 67th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205)231-1370 1.5 6-8 313 - Birmingham Midfield Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 402 students
1.5 miles
416 Parkwood St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205)923-7727 1.5 PK-4 402 - Birmingham Oxmoor K-5 Grades: PK-5 | 548 students
1.7 miles
3600 Sydney Drive
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205)231-1200 1.7 PK-5 548
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