Spaulding Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2004 after serving grades K through 5 with an enrollment peak of 248 students in 1999.
The school's math proficiency declined sharply from 61% in 2012 to 1% in 2023, remaining significantly lower than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency dropped from 84% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, well below the state average of 47% in 2022.
The student population was entirely Black (not Hispanic) with 83% of students eligible for free lunch in the final years, reflecting sustained high socioeconomic need.
Student鈥搕eacher ratio was 13:1 in 2003 prior to closure; no staffing or enrollment data exists after 2004 due to the school's closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Spaulding Elementary School?
145 students attend Spaulding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Spaulding Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Spaulding Elementary School offer ?
Spaulding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spaulding Elementary School part of?
Spaulding Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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