Enrollment
557
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Center Point Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Center Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000694
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Point Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools.
- #28 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Point Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point Elementary School ranks #28 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Point Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Point Elementary School
Center Point Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling 557 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.3:1, Center Point Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Alabama schools and 19% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 557 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #218.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Birmingham's public schools, it stands alongside Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students): Center Point Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 18.2:1).
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Center Point Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Center Point Elementary School compares
Center Point Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 11% in Alabama - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Center Point Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Center Point Elementary School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Center Point Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Point Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Center Point Elementary School
How many students attend Center Point Elementary School?
Center Point Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Point Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Point Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Center Point Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Center Point Elementary School is African American at 85.6% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Point Elementary School?
Center Point Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center Point Elementary School rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point Elementary School ranks #28 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
Is Center Point Elementary School a good school?
Center Point Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Center Point Elementary School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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