CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Christian School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 658 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, Christian School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

It appears there is a slight confusion regarding the identity of the school at that address. Based on the Birmingham City Schools directory, **725 Mountain Dr, Birmingham, AL 35206** is the physical location of **Christian Elementary School**, a public K-5 institution within the Birmingham City Schools district.

Here is a summary of the school:

Christian Elementary School serves the local community in the East Lake area of Birmingham, Alabama. As a public institution operating under the Birmingham City Schools system, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment designed to foster early literacy, numeracy, and social development, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, Christian Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its location and district resources to offer structured classroom settings, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on fundamental skills and character building, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning culture that encourages academic achievement and personal growth among its young learners.

For more information, contact Christian School at (205) 231-5249 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL 35206
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CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 658 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Birmingham City
Total Students:
658
Teachers:
33
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 658 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
White
1.7%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

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.