Powell Elementary School in Birmingham, AL closed in 2004 and last served grades K–5 with an enrollment of 123 students, predominantly Black (120 students) and 3 White students.
The school had a very high percentage of students eligible for free lunch, around 96%, indicating a predominantly low–income student body before closure.
Math proficiency was consistently low before closure, with a 5% proficiency rate in 2023 compared to the state average of 30%, showing weaker academic performance than the state.
Reading proficiency was higher than the state average in 2022 at 69% versus 47%, but science proficiency lagged at 5% compared to the state average of 38%.
Student–teacher ratio and graduation rates data ceased after closure, but prior to closing, the school operated with a student–teacher ratio around 9:1 in 2003.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Powell Elementary School?
123 students attend Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Powell Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Powell Elementary School offer ?
Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Powell Elementary School part of?
Powell Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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