Abrams Elementary School

1200 23rd Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Abrams Elementary School, located in Bessemer, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bessemer City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing classroom instruction tailored to meet the needs of a diverse student body, Abrams Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative community between students, educators, and families. Through various programs and initiatives, the staff at Abrams Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop both social skills and a lifelong love of learning. The school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, reflecting a commitment to the overall advancement and well-being of the Bessemer community.

254

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abrams Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	38
Black	210
Two or More	5

Black
210 (82.7 %)
Hispanic
38 (15.0 %)
Two or More
5 (2.0 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)

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)432-3100
Website:	http://abramselementaryschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
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 29

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 49