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McCalla Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2020 McCalla School Road, Bessemer, AL 35022 · (205) 379-3750 · Part of Jefferson County School District
Students
752
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about McCalla Elementary School
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 203.2% since 2020
- Next stop for Mulga kids: 27 elementary schools
On the path
Where Mulga kids come from and go next.
PK–5McCalla Elementary SchoolYou are here
527 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 22%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 45.4%
Location
Directions ↗
2020 McCalla School Road, Bessemer
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K31
Kindergarten116
Grade 1135
Grade 2123
Grade 3131
Grade 4110
Grade 5106
Enrollment over time
248’20
692’21
697’22
765’23
752’24
Up 203.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 56%White 23%Hispanic 17%Two or more races 3%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.