- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Center Point Elementary School shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 010192000694 · Birmingham, AL Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 14.3:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Center Point Elementary School shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Center Point Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Center Point Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Center Point Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Point Elementary School compares
Center Point Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,259
- 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.
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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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), down 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.