BUSH K8
Bush K8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 358 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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, Bush K8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Bush K-8 School is a public educational institution located in Birmingham, Alabama, operating under the Birmingham City Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that prepares younger students for the transition into secondary schooling. Its location in the 35205 zip code positions it as a key community resource for families in the Birmingham area, striving to foster academic growth and social development within a structured environment.
The school is dedicated to the district's mission of academic excellence, offering a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating K-8 instruction in one facility, Bush K-8 aims to provide continuity in a student's educational journey, allowing for a more stable and cohesive learning experience as children progress from early childhood through the middle school years. Families interested in specific school programs, extracurricular activities, or enrollment details can find more information through the official district website provided.
For more information, contact Bush K8 at (205) 231-7190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Birmingham, AL 35205-6348
(205) 231-7190
http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/bushms
BUSH K8 is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 358 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Birmingham City
- Total Students:
- 358
- Teachers:
- 16
- 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 358 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUSH K8 is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- White
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
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.