Serving 786 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glen Iris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 786 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Glen Iris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Iris Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Glen Iris Elementary School?
786 students attend Glen Iris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Glen Iris Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Iris Elementary School?
Glen Iris Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glen Iris Elementary School offer ?
Glen Iris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Glen Iris Elementary School part of?
The worst staff I've ever seen. Allowed my child to get out of the classroom without anyone knowing and he managed to get on an elevator go to the third floor of the school for god knows how long until another teacher found him and brought him back. The principal is rude. Yelled at me pointed his finger in my face at a parent teacher meeting. The assistant principal is ignorant and doesn't speak properly. The school is very unorganized... clearly safety is an issue as my child managed to get out of a classroom and on to an elevator and clearly due to them allowing a child to get on a wrong bus as well. The schools main focus is the car rider line which is poorly ran anyways. I'd definitely not recommend this school to anyone. Very sneaky and very unhealthy environment for children
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 786 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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