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Richard Arrington Elementary

Birmingham, Alabama · Grades PreK to 5 · Birmingham City

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About Richard Arrington Elementary

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Richard Arrington Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 341 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Birmingham. With about 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.9 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Jefferson County. Families comparing options will find 63 other schools within 5 miles. Birmingham City runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	2101 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone	(205) 231-1130
School district	Birmingham City
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	341
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	18
Students per teacher	18.9
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 010039002489). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

New Hope Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 8Birmingham · 0.6 mi West End AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 5Birmingham · 0.7 mi Legacy Prep IntermediateCharter · Grades 4 to 7Birmingham · 0.8 mi Jones Valley Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Birmingham · 0.9 mi Central Park Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Birmingham · 1.1 mi Green Acres Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Birmingham · 1.5 mi Wenonah High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Birmingham · 1.6 mi Miracle Academy Private Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 10Birmingham · 1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Richard Arrington Elementary serve?

Richard Arrington Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Richard Arrington Elementary?

Richard Arrington Elementary reported 341 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Arrington Elementary?

About 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 341 students and 18 teachers in federal data.

Is Richard Arrington Elementary a public or charter school?

Richard Arrington Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Richard Arrington Elementary in?

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

Where is Richard Arrington Elementary located?

Richard Arrington Elementary is at 2101 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35211. The phone number is (205) 231-1130.

How many other schools are near Richard Arrington Elementary?

There are 63 other schools within 5 miles of Richard Arrington Elementary in our directory.