Central Park Elementary School

Central Park Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 390 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1, with 24 full-time equivalent teachers. The setting is in a mid-size city, offering a community feel with access to urban amenities.

Central Park Elementary focuses on supporting students in a variety of ways, though its current academic performance is in need of improvement. The school ranks 1155 out of 1360 in Alabama, placing it in the 15th percentile. The ELA/Reading proficiency rate is 18%, while the Math proficiency rate is significantly lower at 2%.

The MySchoolScout rating for the school is 3.5 out of 10, indicating there is room for academic growth. The surrounding neighborhood, characterized by a median household income of $34,669 and a median home value of $86,100, reflects a community where approximately 29% of residents live below the poverty line. The neighborhood also has a lower rate of college-educated residents, with only 16% holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

Despite these challenges, Central Park Elementary strives to provide a supportive learning environment for its students. Central Park Elementary School is situated in a vibrant, diverse community in Birmingham, offering a setting rich with potential for growth and development.

While current test scores at Central Park Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.