Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Tarrant Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tarrant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tarrant Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tarrant Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
47%
11%
Black
47%
32%
White
3%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Tarrant Elementary School?
310 students attend Tarrant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Tarrant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarrant Elementary School?
Tarrant Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tarrant Elementary School offer ?
Tarrant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Tarrant Elementary School part of?
Tarrant Elementary School is part of Tarrant City School District.
In what neighborhood is Tarrant Elementary School located?
Tarrant Elementary School is located in the Wylam neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Wylam.
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