GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Greenwood Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Bessemer, AL with about 249 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Greenwood 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.
Greenwood Elementary School, located at 1219 School Rd in Bessemer, Alabama, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Jefferson County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on foundational learning, character development, and student success. By providing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Greenwood Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school while encouraging curiosity and social responsibility in a diverse, collaborative setting.
The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains an active partnership with families to enhance the educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities, dedicated teaching staff, and a focus on both academic excellence and student well-being, Greenwood Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive space for children to grow. Prospective families can learn more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, and administrative information by visiting their official website at http://greenwoodel.jefcoed.com/.
For more information, contact Greenwood Elementary School at (205) 379-3750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
http://greenwoodel.jefcoed.com/
GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bessemer, AL with about 249 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 249
- Teachers:
- 14.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 249 students
- Black or African American
- 50.6%
- White
- 34.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.3%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.