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McCalla Elementary School

Bessemer, Alabama · Grades PreK to 5 · Jefferson County

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About McCalla Elementary School

McCalla Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Bessemer, Alabama. It reported 752 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Bessemer. With about 40.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.5 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Jefferson County. Jefferson County runs 56 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 8 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	2020 McCalla School Road, Bessemer, AL 35022
Phone	(205) 379-3750
School district	Jefferson County
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	752
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	40.6
Students per teacher	18.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Jefferson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 010192000710). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

McAdory Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8McCalla, AL · 2 mi McAdory High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12McCalla, AL · 2.1 mi Greenwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bessemer · 3.4 mi Empower Community School Upper CampusCharter · Grades 4 to 8Bessemer · 4 mi McAdory Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5McCalla, AL · 4 mi Bessemer City Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bessemer · 4.4 mi Bessemer City High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bessemer · 4.7 mi Bessemer Center For TechnologyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bessemer · 4.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does McCalla Elementary School serve?

McCalla Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend McCalla Elementary School?

McCalla Elementary School reported 752 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at McCalla Elementary School?

About 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 752 students and 40.6 teachers in federal data.

Is McCalla Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is McCalla Elementary School in?

McCalla Elementary School is part of Jefferson County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/al/jefferson-county/

Where is McCalla Elementary School located?

McCalla Elementary School is at 2020 McCalla School Road, Bessemer, AL 35022. The phone number is (205) 379-3750.

How many other schools are near McCalla Elementary School?

There are 8 other schools within 5 miles of McCalla Elementary School in our directory.