Blossomwood Elementary School

1321 Woodmont Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blossomwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blossomwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Blossomwood Elementary School's student population of 635 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
635 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Blossomwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blossomwood Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#331 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blossomwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blossomwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blossomwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blossomwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Blossomwood Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Blossomwood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blossomwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blossomwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
45%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blossomwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blossomwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blossomwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blossomwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Blossomwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blossomwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blossomwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blossomwood Elementary School's ranking?
Blossomwood Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Blossomwood Elementary School often compared to?
Blossomwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Blossomwood Elementary School?
635 students attend Blossomwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Blossomwood Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blossomwood Elementary School?
Blossomwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blossomwood Elementary School offer ?
Blossomwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Blossomwood Elementary School part of?
Blossomwood Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.

School Reviews

5   3/9/2022
Blossom wood is a great school! They have great teachers & very caring principles!! My girl loves it here!
- Posted by Parent - Michelle Hastings

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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