GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gresham Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 414 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 25 teachers, Gresham Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Gresham Elementary School, located at 2650 Gresham Drive in Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social development, and personal growth for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also encouraging critical thinking and collaborative skills to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic focus, Gresham Elementary prioritizes the holistic well-being of its students by cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture. The administration and staff work closely with families and the local community to create a safe, engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities. Through a commitment to high expectations and community involvement, Gresham Elementary strives to empower its young learners to become responsible, life-long learners and active members of their community.

For more information, contact Gresham Elementary School at (205) 379-3830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2650 Gresham Drive
Birmingham, AL 35243
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GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson County
Total Students:
414
Teachers:
25.6
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 414 students

Black or African American
59.2%
Hispanic/Latino
18.1%
White
17.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.9%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

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.