- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Glen Iris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Iris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039001484
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Iris Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Alabama schools.
- #27 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Iris Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Iris Elementary School ranks #27 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039001484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Glen Iris Elementary School grew from 731 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 010039001484 · Birmingham, AL Other · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 20.7:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Glen Iris Elementary School grew from 731 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Glen Iris Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- This school
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
750 students
What this shows Glen Iris Elementary School reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Iris Elementary School compares
Glen Iris Elementary School is a growing 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 88% in Alabama - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Asian 2.4%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Glen Iris Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Iris Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Iris Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
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
Hayes K8
Standard public school
693 students 20.4:1 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 (~827 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Iris Elementary School
How many students attend Glen Iris Elementary School?
Glen Iris Elementary School has 827 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Iris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Iris Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 17% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Iris Elementary School?
73.2% of students at Glen Iris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Iris Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Iris Elementary School is African American at 60.7% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Iris Elementary School?
Glen Iris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Glen Iris Elementary School rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Iris Elementary School ranks #27 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 Birmingham City?
Besides Glen Iris Elementary School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Huffman Academy (779 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.