Excellent
#216 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 16% in state
Richard Arrington Elementary
Elementary School · Birmingham City · Birmingham, AL
A Birmingham City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2101 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Arrington Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 66 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richard Arrington Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Birmingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,286
Median home value
$94,500
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
40.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| West End AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Central Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Christian SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 587 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Birmingham City
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #2 of 42
- District spending per student
- $16,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard Arrington Elementary is listed in Birmingham City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Arrington Elementary
Richard Arrington Elementary is a public elementary school in Birmingham, AL, part of Birmingham City, serving approximately 321 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Arrington Elementary
What grades does Richard Arrington Elementary serve?
Richard Arrington Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Richard Arrington Elementary?
Richard Arrington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Arrington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Arrington Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Arrington Elementary rank in AL?
Richard Arrington Elementary ranks #216 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Richard Arrington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Arrington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Richard Arrington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Arrington Elementary has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Richard Arrington Elementary a charter school?
No, Richard Arrington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Arrington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Richard Arrington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Arrington Elementary?
76.6% of students at Richard Arrington Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (205) 231-1130
- Area population (ZIP 35211)
- 25,267
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35211; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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