Blossomwood Elementary School

1321 Woodmont Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

635 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Blossomwood Elementary School, located in the historic Blossomwood neighborhood of Huntsville, Alabama, is a highly regarded institution within the Huntsville City Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence, the school serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development.

Situated near downtown Huntsville and Monte Sano Mountain, the school benefits from a prime location that mirrors its focus on neighborhood engagement. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in the Huntsville City Schools secondary pipeline, often placing a high priority on foundational literacy, STEM integration, and social-emotional learning. With its long-standing reputation as a cornerstone of the local community, Blossomwood remains a sought-after school for families seeking a traditional, collaborative, and academically rigorous elementary experience.

635

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blossomwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	30
Black	286
Asian	3
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	5

Black
286 (45.0 %)
White
260 (40.9 %)
Two or More
51 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
30 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-7020
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
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 42

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blossomwood Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	95
Grade 6	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blossomwood Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	332	52.3%
Male	303	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)