Martha Gaskins K5

www.bhm.k12.al.us/marthagaskins

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Martha Gaskins Elementary School, located on Dalton Drive in Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Birmingham City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on early childhood development and the establishment of strong academic habits. By prioritizing foundational skills, the school aims to prepare its K-5 student body for success in their future middle and high school endeavors.

As part of the broader district framework, Martha Gaskins emphasizes community engagement and consistent academic growth. The school utilizes the resources and curriculum standards provided by Birmingham City Schools to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that addresses both social-emotional learning and core academic proficiency. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific educational programs can find detailed information on the school’s official district webpage.

537

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martha Gaskins K5
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	138
Black	372
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
372 (69.3%)
Hispanic
138 (25.7%)
Two or More
17 (3.2%)
White
7 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)231-9200
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/marthagaskins
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.9
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 51

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 95