The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (11-12)
454 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)62%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)61%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)5%
5%
Black
(11-12)94%
34%
White
(11-12)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)1%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
98%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Whatley Elementary School?
454 students attend Whatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Whatley Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Whatley Elementary School offer ?
Whatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Whatley Elementary School part of?
Whatley Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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