Councill Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2015, serving grades Pre–K through 6 prior to closure.
The school's state ranking fluctuated, declining from #1112 in 2010 to #1214 in 2013 before closure.
Reading proficiency ranged between 49% and 68% from 2015 to 2022, consistently higher than the state average, which ranged from 38% to 47%.
Math proficiency declined from 58% in 2019 to 33% in 2023 but remained higher than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Enrollment decreased until closure; in 2013, the school had 295 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 and a high percentage (91%) eligible for free lunch, reflecting a socioeconomically disadvantaged student body.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (12-13)
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
5%
Black
(12-13)100%
34%
White
(12-13)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Birmingham City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Councill Elementary School?
295 students attend Councill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Councill Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Councill Elementary School offer ?
Councill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Councill Elementary School part of?
Councill Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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