HILLVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hillview Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 289 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 17 teachers, Hillview 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.

Hillview Elementary School, located at 1520 Cherry Ave in Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its primary-level students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Hillview aims to build a strong academic base while preparing young learners for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student achievement. Through its digital presence, Hillview provides families with resources, updates, and insights into the classroom experience, ensuring that communication between home and school remains consistent. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and a nurturing school culture, Hillview Elementary strives to empower its students to reach their full potential within the Birmingham community.

For more information, contact Hillview Elementary School at (205) 379-4050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1520 Cherry Ave
Birmingham, AL 35214
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HILLVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 289 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson County
Total Students:
289
Teachers:
17.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 289 students

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

Black or African American
92.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.