Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, T F Birmingham Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T F Birmingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
T F Birmingham Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T F Birmingham Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T F Birmingham Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
41%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T F Birmingham Elementary School's ranking?
T F Birmingham Elementary School is ranked #895 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are T F Birmingham Elementary School often compared to?
T F Birmingham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tibbals Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend T F Birmingham Elementary School?
543 students attend T F Birmingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of T F Birmingham Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T F Birmingham Elementary School?
T F Birmingham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does T F Birmingham Elementary School offer ?
T F Birmingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is T F Birmingham Elementary School part of?
T F Birmingham Elementary School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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