Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, T F Birmingham Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T F Birmingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
T F Birmingham Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Simply the BESt
School Rankings
T F Birmingham Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T F Birmingham Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
37%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T F Birmingham Elementary School's ranking?
T F Birmingham Elementary School is ranked #661 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are T F Birmingham Elementary School often compared to?
T F Birmingham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tibbals Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend T F Birmingham Elementary School?
510 students attend T F Birmingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of T F Birmingham Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T F Birmingham Elementary School?
T F Birmingham Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does T F Birmingham Elementary School offer ?
T F Birmingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is T F Birmingham Elementary School part of?
T F Birmingham Elementary School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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