Hueytown Primary School

1921 Primary School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Hueytown Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 602 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hueytown Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Hueytown Primary School's student population of 602 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
602 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hueytown Primary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
(18-19)
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hueytown Primary 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hueytown Primary 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hueytown Primary 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 Hueytown Primary 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 Hueytown Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hueytown Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hueytown Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hueytown Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hueytown Primary 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 Hueytown Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Hueytown Primary 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
58%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hueytown Primary 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
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hueytown Primary 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 schools are Hueytown Primary School often compared to?
Hueytown Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hueytown Intermediate School, Concord Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Hueytown Primary School?
602 students attend Hueytown Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hueytown Primary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hueytown Primary School?
Hueytown Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hueytown Primary School offer ?
Hueytown Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hueytown Primary School part of?
Hueytown Primary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 602 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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