Edgewood Elementary School

www.homewood.k12.al.us/edgewood

888 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edgewood Elementary School, located in the heart of Homewood, Alabama, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Homewood City Schools district, the institution is well-known for its strong sense of community, dedicated faculty, and commitment to academic excellence. The school prioritizes a comprehensive educational experience, balancing rigorous core curricula with opportunities for creative expression and personal development, all within a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to become lifelong learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the Homewood community, benefiting from active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere that emphasizes both character education and intellectual growth. Its location on College Avenue places it at the center of the local neighborhood, fostering a "small-town" feel that helps students transition smoothly through their primary years. With a focus on innovative teaching strategies and state-of-the-art resources, Edgewood Elementary consistently maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the Homewood educational system.

888

Total Students

58.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgewood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	744
Hispanic	33
Black	72
Asian	9
Two or More	30

White
744 (83.8 %)
Black
72 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
33 (3.7 %)
Two or More
30 (3.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)

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:	Homewood City
Phone:	(205)423-2400
Website:	http://www.homewood.k12.al.us/edgewood
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	888
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 171

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 181

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 136