Greenwood Elementary School

5012 Roselyn Road Southeast
Bessemer, AL 35022

greenwood.bcse.schoolinsites.com

286 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School is a public school located in Bessemer, Alabama, serving students within the Bessemer City School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment focused on academic growth and community involvement, catering to young learners in the local area. By leveraging resources provided by the school district, Greenwood Elementary aims to prepare its student body for success in their middle and high school years through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

As part of the Bessemer City Schools system, the institution emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school utilizes its official portal to share important announcements, calendar updates, and resources designed to keep parents informed and engaged in their children's educational progress. Through its commitment to local outreach and standard educational practices, Greenwood Elementary remains a focal point for families in the 35022 area looking to support their children’s early academic development.

286

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greenwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	117
Black	143
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Black
143 (50.0 %)
Hispanic
117 (40.9 %)
White
15 (5.2 %)
Two or More
10 (3.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bessemer City
Phone:	(205)432-3201
Website:	http://greenwood.bcse.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 45