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Glen Iris Elementary School

Birmingham, Alabama · Grades PreK to 6 · Birmingham City

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About Glen Iris Elementary School

Glen Iris Elementary School is a public school in Birmingham, Alabama, serving pre-K through grade 6. Enrollment was 827 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Birmingham. With about 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 21.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Jefferson County. Birmingham City runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 66 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1115 11th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone	(205) 231-7440
School district	Birmingham City
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	827
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	38
Students per teacher	21.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Jefferson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 010039001484). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Glen Iris Baptist SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 12Birmingham · 0.1 mi EPIC Alternative Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Birmingham · 0.2 mi Ramsay High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Birmingham · 0.7 mi Freedom Prep AcademyCharter · Grades K to 1Birmingham · 1 mi Washington K8Public · Grades PreK to 8Birmingham · 1.1 mi Homewood Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Homewood, AL · 1.1 mi Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Birmingham · 1.2 mi Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Birmingham · 1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Glen Iris Elementary School serve?

Glen Iris Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Glen Iris Elementary School?

Glen Iris Elementary School reported 827 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Iris Elementary School?

About 21.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 827 students and 38 teachers in federal data.

Is Glen Iris Elementary School a public or charter school?

Glen Iris Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Glen Iris Elementary School in?

Glen Iris Elementary School is part of Birmingham City. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/al/birmingham-city/

Where is Glen Iris Elementary School located?

Glen Iris Elementary School is at 1115 11th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205. The phone number is (205) 231-7440.

How many other schools are near Glen Iris Elementary School?

There are 66 other schools within 5 miles of Glen Iris Elementary School in our directory.