Center Point Elementary School serves 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-2
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Center Point Elementary School's student population of 618 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Center Point Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
90%
32%
White
1%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Center Point Elementary School often compared to?
Center Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inglenook School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Center Point Elementary School?
618 students attend Center Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Center Point Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Point Elementary School?
Center Point Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Center Point Elementary School offer ?
Center Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Center Point Elementary School part of?
Center Point Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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