SOUTH HAMPTON K8

South Hampton K8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 549 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 32 teachers, South Hampton K8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

South Hampton K-8, located in the Pratt City neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Birmingham City Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood development and high school readiness. It serves as a central educational hub for the local community, emphasizing academic growth and personal development for students during their formative years.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing the district's curriculum standards to prepare students for future academic success. By serving the K-8 population, South Hampton allows for a consistent educational experience, enabling educators to monitor student progress and provide stability over a nine-year period. Through its commitment to the Pratt City community, the school aims to equip its students with the necessary skills and resources to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact South Hampton K8 at (205) 231-6689 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

565 Sheridan Rd Pratt City
Birmingham, AL 35214-4629
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SOUTH HAMPTON K8 is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 549 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Birmingham City
Total Students:
549
Teachers:
32
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 549 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH HAMPTON K8 is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
White
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.