Sun Valley Elementary School

www.bhm.k12.al.us/sunvalley

611 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sun Valley Elementary School, located in the Roebuck area of Birmingham, Alabama, is a dedicated member of the Birmingham City Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for the rigors of middle school while fostering a supportive and structured learning environment.

Beyond standard academics, Sun Valley Elementary works to integrate community values and student engagement into its daily operations. As part of a larger urban school district, the institution often utilizes various district-wide resources and initiatives designed to improve student outcomes and support teacher development. Parents and guardians interested in current school performance data, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to visit their official website or contact the school office directly for the most up-to-date information regarding their specific programs and academic calendar.

611

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sun Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	19
Black	586
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
586 (95.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)
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)231-5740
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/sunvalley
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
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 37

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 70