MARTHA GASKINS K5
Martha Gaskins K5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 519 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 27 teachers, Martha Gaskins K5 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.
Martha Gaskins Elementary School, located on Dalton Drive in Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Birmingham City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on early childhood development and the establishment of strong academic habits. By prioritizing foundational skills, the school aims to prepare its K-5 student body for success in their future middle and high school endeavors.
As part of the broader district framework, Martha Gaskins emphasizes community engagement and consistent academic growth. The school utilizes the resources and curriculum standards provided by Birmingham City Schools to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that addresses both social-emotional learning and core academic proficiency. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific educational programs can find detailed information on the school’s official district webpage.
For more information, contact Martha Gaskins K5 at (205) 231-9200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-9200
MARTHA GASKINS K5 is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Birmingham City
- Total Students:
- 519
- Teachers:
- 27
- 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 519 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARTHA GASKINS K5 is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 81.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.2%
- White
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.