Center Point Elementary School

www.jefcoed.com/CenterPointES

618 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Center Point Elementary School is a public school located in Birmingham, Alabama, serving as part of the Jefferson County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grade levels, focusing on building foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional development. As a community-oriented institution, it emphasizes the importance of early education in preparing students for long-term academic success and responsible citizenship.

The school’s commitment to education is reflected in its partnership with parents and the local community to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere. By utilizing the resources provided by the Jefferson County school system, Center Point Elementary strives to implement effective curriculum standards that cater to the diverse needs of its student population. Through its official digital presence, the school maintains clear lines of communication with families, providing information on academic programs, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities aimed at enhancing the overall student experience.

618

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center Point Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	42
Black	557
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Black
557 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (6.8 %)
Two or More
10 (1.6 %)
White
8 (1.3 %)
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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-2900
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/CenterPointES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
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 79

Kindergarten 164

Grade 1 181

Grade 2 194