GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Greenwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bessemer City school district, located in Bessemer, AL with about 255 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Greenwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Greenwood Elementary School is a public school located in Bessemer, Alabama, serving students within the Bessemer City School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment focused on academic growth and community involvement, catering to young learners in the local area. By leveraging resources provided by the school district, Greenwood Elementary aims to prepare its student body for success in their middle and high school years through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.
As part of the Bessemer City Schools system, the institution emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school utilizes its official portal to share important announcements, calendar updates, and resources designed to keep parents informed and engaged in their children's educational progress. Through its commitment to local outreach and standard educational practices, Greenwood Elementary remains a focal point for families in the 35022 area looking to support their children’s early academic development.
For more information, contact Greenwood Elementary School at (205) 432-3201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3201
GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bessemer, AL with about 255 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bessemer City
- Total Students:
- 255
- Teachers:
- 16.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 255 students
- Black or African American
- 62.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.5%
- White
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.