Spaulding Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2004 after serving grades K through 5 with an enrollment peak of 248 students in 1999.
The school's math proficiency declined sharply from 61% in 2012 to 1% in 2023, remaining significantly lower than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency dropped from 84% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, well below the state average of 47% in 2022.
The student population was entirely Black (not Hispanic) with 83% of students eligible for free lunch in the final years, reflecting sustained high socioeconomic need.
Student–teacher ratio was 13:1 in 2003 prior to closure; no staffing or enrollment data exists after 2004 due to the school's closure.
<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
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
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
7%
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 Spaulding Elementary School?
145 students attend Spaulding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Spaulding Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Spaulding Elementary School offer ?
Spaulding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spaulding Elementary School part of?
Spaulding Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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