Irondale Community School ranked #969 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #373 in 2012 and generally trending downward over the past decade, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency at the Birmingham school was 10% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a sharp decline from 92% in 2012; reading proficiency was 32%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was 85% in 2023, with a diverse student body of 200 Hispanic, 170 Black, 70 White, and 18 students of two or more races; enrollment grew slightly from 450 in 2023 to recent years near 459.
Serving grades Pre鈥揔 through 5, Irondale Community School had an enrollment of 458 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, reflecting a slight decrease in teaching staff from previous years.
Free and reduced鈥損rice lunch eligibility was around 50% in recent years, indicating a significant portion of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds at this Jefferson County public school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irondale Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Irondale Community School's student population of 458 students has grown by 24% 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
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Irondale 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 Irondale Community School is 0.65, which is more 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
#969 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
44%
11%
Black
37%
32%
White
15%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Irondale Community School's ranking?
Irondale Community School is ranked #969 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Irondale Community School often compared to?
Irondale Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy Prep, I3 Academy Phase 1 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Irondale Community School?
458 students attend Irondale Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Irondale Community School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irondale Community School?
Irondale Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Irondale Community School offer ?
Irondale Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irondale Community School part of?
Irondale Community School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Irondale Community School located?
Irondale Community School is located in the Five Points South neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Five Points South.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Mid-Year Holidays-Schools Closed
December 24, 2025 (Wednesday)
Mid-Year Holidays-Schools Closed
December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Mid-Year Holidays-Schools Closed
December 26, 2025 (Friday)
Mid-Year Holidays-Schools Closed
December 29, 2025 (Monday)
Mid-Year Holidays-Schools Closed
December 30, 2025 (Tuesday)
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