GLEN IRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Glen Iris Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 737 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 41 teachers, Glen Iris Elementary School 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.

Glen Iris Elementary School, located in the historic Southside neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Birmingham City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. By fostering a nurturing environment, Glen Iris aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, emphasizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development.

The school benefits from its strategic location near UAB and downtown Birmingham, which often allows for unique community engagement opportunities and a stable, neighborhood-focused atmosphere. Through its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, event calendars, and updates on its curricular goals. Glen Iris continues to focus on meeting the evolving educational needs of its students while striving to maintain high standards of instructional quality and community involvement.

For more information, contact Glen Iris Elementary School at (205) 231-7440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.