Irondale Community School

www.jefcoed.com/IrondaleCS

450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Irondale Community School, located at 225 16th St S in Irondale, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution serving students within the Jefferson County School District. As a community-focused school, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social development. The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by utilizing a balanced curriculum that aligns with state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its local student population.

The school’s mission is centered on cultivating a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Irondale community. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and character development, Irondale Community School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued. Through its official district website, the school keeps families informed about academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and upcoming events, ensuring strong communication between the home and the classroom to support overall student achievement.

450

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irondale Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	205
Black	174
Two or More	14

Hispanic
205 (45.6 %)
Black
174 (38.7 %)
White
57 (12.7 %)
Two or More
14 (3.1 %)

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)379-4200
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/IrondaleCS
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
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 15

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 97