Wylam Elementary School is ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall, with a state rank of #1111 in 2023 reflecting a general downward trend since 2017 when it ranked #891.
Math proficiency ranged from 6% to 9%, reading proficiency from 20% to 24%, and science proficiency from 11% to 19%, all lower than the state averages across recent years.
Enrollment remained relatively stable around 370–390 students from 2021 to 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 16:1; minority enrollment was 99%, predominantly Black (89%), with free lunch eligibility at 87%, indicating high socioeconomic need.
Serving grades Pre–K through 5, Wylam Elementary had 383 students and 24 teachers in the 2023 academic year, qualifying as a Title I school in Birmingham, Alabama.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wylam Elementary School serves the west part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wylam Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wylam Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wylam Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
85%
31%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
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 is Wylam Elementary School's ranking?
Wylam Elementary School is ranked #1111 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Wylam Elementary School?
399 students attend Wylam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wylam Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wylam Elementary School?
Wylam Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wylam Elementary School offer ?
Wylam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wylam Elementary School part of?
Wylam Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Wylam Elementary School located?
Wylam Elementary School is located in the Wylam neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Wylam.
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