Elyton Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2004 after serving grades K–5 with an enrollment of 196 students, primarily Black (194 of 196), and a high eligibility rate for free or reduced–price lunch (83% free, 6% reduced).
Math proficiency showed a significant decline over recent years, dropping from 65% in 2023 to 25% in 2022, though remaining higher than the state average (30% in 2023) and district average (15% in 2023).
Reading proficiency decreased from 55% in 2022 to 45% in 2019, remaining higher than the state average (47% in 2022) and district average (25% in 2022).
Science proficiency was low, with 20% in 2022 and 11% in 2021, both lower than the state averages of 38% and 36%, respectively.
Elyton Elementary was Title I eligible and located in an urban Birmingham City school district area, consistent with a majority socioeconomic need indicated by free lunch eligibility.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Elyton Elementary School?
196 students attend Elyton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Elyton Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Elyton Elementary School offer ?
Elyton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elyton Elementary School part of?
Elyton Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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