Norwood Elementary School

www.bhm.k12.al.us/norwood

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norwood Elementary School, located at 3136 Norwood Blvd in Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Birmingham City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the Norwood community, providing a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards and preparation for middle school success. By focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, the faculty strives to support the diverse needs of their student population while encouraging active community involvement.

The school functions as a hub for its local neighborhood, reflecting the broader mission of the Birmingham City Schools system to provide equitable educational opportunities for all children. Through its official online portal, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, offering resources regarding school calendars, district policies, and student support services. Norwood Elementary continues to play a vital role in the Birmingham area by nurturing a collaborative learning environment that prepares its young learners for future academic challenges and responsible citizenship.

261

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	33
Black	221
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
221 (84.7%)
Hispanic
33 (12.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)
White
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)231-3440
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/norwood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
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 18

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 33