South Hampton K8

565 Sheridan Rd Pratt City
Birmingham, AL 35214

www.bhm.k12.al.us/southhampton

513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

South Hampton K-8, located in the Pratt City neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Birmingham City Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood development and high school readiness. It serves as a central educational hub for the local community, emphasizing academic growth and personal development for students during their formative years.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing the district's curriculum standards to prepare students for future academic success. By serving the K-8 population, South Hampton allows for a consistent educational experience, enabling educators to monitor student progress and provide stability over a nine-year period. Through its commitment to the Pratt City community, the school aims to equip its students with the necessary skills and resources to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

513

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Hampton K8
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	30
Black	478
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
478 (93.2 %)
Hispanic
30 (5.8 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Birmingham City
Phone:	(205)231-6689
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/southhampton
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
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 35

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 66