Grantswood Community School ranked #696 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #891 in 2021 but still positioned in the bottom 50% statewide among public elementary schools in Birmingham.
Math proficiency was 21% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, though it outperformed the district average of 18%; reading proficiency was 43%, lower than the state average of 47% but higher than the district average of 36%.
Enrollment increased from 341 students in 2019 to approximately 396 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at about 82%, including a majority of Black non鈥揌ispanic students representing 60% of total enrollment.
The school served grades Pre鈥揔 through 5 with 396 students and 24 teachers, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 17:1; approximately 52% of students qualified for free or reduced鈥損rice lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic need.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grantswood Community School's student population of 396 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grantswood Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grantswood Community School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
60%
32%
White
18%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grantswood Community School's ranking?
Grantswood Community School is ranked #696 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Grantswood Community School?
396 students attend Grantswood Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Grantswood Community School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grantswood Community School?
Grantswood Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grantswood Community School offer ?
Grantswood Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grantswood Community School part of?
Grantswood Community School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Would not recommend this school. Teachers are not friendley and not prepared. Teachers do not want any parent involvement. This is why public schools are losing very good students to private school. I have always been in support of public until this school.
5 10/10/2025
I love this school. The teachers and staff are friendly but firm in oreder to protect our children from outsiders that come to disrupt classes and/or check out students they are not authorized to take. It is a clean and fun learning enviornment that promotes all areas of student life!!!
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