Minor Elementary School

www.bhm.k12.al.us/minor

441 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Minor Elementary School, located at 2425 Avenue S in Ensley, is a public elementary school serving the Birmingham City Schools district. As an educational institution within the Birmingham community, it is committed to fostering academic growth and character development for its students in the foundational years of their education. The school functions as a community hub for the Ensley area, working to provide a supportive environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Birmingham City Schools system, which focuses on providing equitable opportunities and innovative instruction for all students. By utilizing the district’s resources and curriculum, Minor Elementary emphasizes a standard-based approach to education while addressing the specific needs of its local neighborhood. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, administrative news, or district-wide initiatives can visit their official page at http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/minor.

441

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Minor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	38
Black	392
Two or More	9

Black
392 (88.9%)
Hispanic
38 (8.6%)
Two or More
9 (2.0%)
White
2 (0.5%)

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)231-6555
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/minor
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
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 34

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 67