N H Price Elementary School in Birmingham, AL, closed in 2015 after serving grades K–5, with an enrollment around 200–300 students and a student–teacher ratio near 13 to 16 before closure.
The school's math proficiency was consistently 5%, significantly lower than the Alabama state average that ranged from 29% to 47% during its last years of operation.
Reading proficiency at N H Price showed irregular data but was lower than state averages, with reported rates such as 69% in 2022 compared to a 47% state average; however, these figures post–date the school's closure, indicating data anomalies.
Science proficiency data from 2021–2022 showed 5% at the school, markedly lower than the state average near 37%, although this is after the school's closure in 2015.
Prior to closure, the school experienced high rates of eligibility for free or reduced–price lunch, reaching 89% in 2010, reflecting a predominantly low–income student population.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (10-11)
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)n/a
4%
Black
(10-11)100%
35%
White
(10-11)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend N H Price Elementary School?
200 students attend N H Price Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of N H Price Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does N H Price Elementary School offer ?
N H Price Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is N H Price Elementary School part of?
N H Price Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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