MINOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Minor Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 416 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 19 teachers, Minor Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Minor Community School, located on Cora Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama, is a public elementary school serving students within the Jefferson County School District. As a "community school," the institution is designed to function as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing a collaborative approach to education that integrates academic learning with various support services to meet the holistic needs of its students and the surrounding families.

The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational skill-building and character development. By leveraging its resources and local partnerships, Minor Community School strives to prepare its students for academic success in higher grade levels. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and community members, providing essential information regarding curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and operational updates to ensure a connected and supported educational experience.

For more information, contact Minor Community School at (205) 379-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3006 Cora Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35224
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MINOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 416 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson County
Total Students:
416
Teachers:
19.17
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 416 students

Black or African American
68.3%
White
25.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Asian
0.2%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.