Serving 783 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glen Iris 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 4% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than 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: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glen Iris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Glen Iris Elementary School's student population of 783 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1190 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
28%
10%
Black
66%
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
73%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Iris Elementary School's ranking?
Glen Iris Elementary School is ranked #1190 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Glen Iris Elementary School often compared to?
Glen Iris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Epic Alternative Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Glen Iris Elementary School?
783 students attend Glen Iris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Glen Iris Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Iris Elementary School?
Glen Iris Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Glen Iris Elementary School offer ?
Glen Iris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Glen Iris Elementary School part of?
Glen Iris Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Glen Iris Elementary School located?
Glen Iris Elementary School is located in the Glen Iris neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2014
The worst staff I've ever seen. Allowed my child to get out of the classroom without anyone knowing and he managed to get on an elevator go to the third floor of the school for god knows how long until another teacher found him and brought him back. The principal is rude. Yelled at me pointed his finger in my face at a parent teacher meeting. The assistant principal is ignorant and doesn't speak properly. The school is very unorganized... clearly safety is an issue as my child managed to get out of a classroom and on to an elevator and clearly due to them allowing a child to get on a wrong bus as well. The schools main focus is the car rider line which is poorly ran anyways. I'd definitely not recommend this school to anyone. Very sneaky and very unhealthy environment for children
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