Hemphill Elementary School

www.bhm.k12.al.us/hemphill

353 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hemphill Elementary School is a public school located in the Birmingham City School District in Birmingham, Alabama. Serving a diverse student population in the 35211 zip code, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares students for academic success in their middle and high school years. As part of the Birmingham City Schools system, Hemphill operates under a district-wide focus on improving literacy, numeracy, and student engagement through structured curriculum and community support.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of its student body. Like many schools in the district, Hemphill prioritizes character development and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families. For families seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, enrollment requirements, or school-wide events, the school maintains an official presence through the Birmingham City Schools district website, where resources for parents and updates on school initiatives are regularly posted.

353

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hemphill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	33
Black	312
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Black
312 (88.4%)
Hispanic
33 (9.3%)
White
4 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.6%)

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:	Birmingham City
Phone:	(205)231-7500
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/hemphill
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
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 35

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hemphill Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hemphill Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	158	44.8%
Male	195	55.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)