D−
Richard Arrington Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2101 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 · (205) 231-1130 · Part of Birmingham City School District
Students
341
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
80%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Richard Arrington Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 38 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 22%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 45.4%
Location
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2101 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K18
Kindergarten54
Grade 167
Grade 251
Grade 352
Grade 446
Grade 553
Enrollment over time
370’20
351’21
374’22
321’23
341’24
Down 7.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 86%Hispanic 12%White 1%Two or more races <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.