Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Epic Alternative Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to 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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Epic Alternative Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Epic Alternative Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Epic Alternative Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
90%
32%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Epic Alternative Elementary School's ranking?
Epic Alternative Elementary School is ranked #723 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Epic Alternative Elementary School often compared to?
Epic Alternative Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Iris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Epic Alternative Elementary School?
312 students attend Epic Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Epic Alternative Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Epic Alternative Elementary School?
Epic Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Epic Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Epic Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Epic Alternative Elementary School part of?
Epic Alternative Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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