Mcelwain Elementary Sch–magnet in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2015, previously serving grades K through 6 before closure.
The school's math proficiency sharply declined over time, reaching 5% in 2023, which was lower than the state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency fell over the years, with 10% in 2022, significantly lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was reported at 69% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment and teacher count dropped to zero after closure, with student–teacher ratios and free/reduced lunch eligibility ceasing from 2015 onward.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (07-08)
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)2%
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%
Black
(07-08)93%
36%
White
(07-08)5%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
12%
8%
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 Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet?
227 students attend Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet offer ?
Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet part of?
Mcelwain Elementary Sch-magnet is part of Birmingham City School District.
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