McCalla Elementary School

2020 McCalla School Road
Bessemer, AL 35022

www.jefcoed.com/McCallaES

752 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School, located at 1219 School Rd in Bessemer, Alabama, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Jefferson County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on foundational learning, character development, and student success. By providing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Greenwood Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school while encouraging curiosity and social responsibility in a diverse, collaborative setting.

The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains an active partnership with families to enhance the educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities, dedicated teaching staff, and a focus on both academic excellence and student well-being, Greenwood Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive space for children to grow. Prospective families can learn more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, and administrative information by visiting their official website at http://greenwoodel.jefcoed.com/.

752

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCalla Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	128
Black	420
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Black
420 (55.9%)
White
171 (22.7%)
Hispanic
128 (17.0%)
Two or More
26 (3.5%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-3750
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/McCallaES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 106