West End Academy

1840 Pearson Avenue SW
Birmingham, AL 35211

www.bhm.k12.al.us/westend

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West End Academy is a public elementary school located in the West End neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, and is part of the Birmingham City Schools district. The school serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade, focusing on providing a foundational educational experience within a community-centered environment. As part of a large urban district, the academy is committed to academic growth and the development of core literacy and numeracy skills for its diverse student body.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement and preparation for middle school success. By utilizing district-wide curriculum standards and resources, West End Academy works to address the specific educational needs of its neighborhood. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student development, often prioritizing initiatives that promote equity, character building, and consistent academic progress.

492

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West End Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	80
Black	403
Two or More	5

Black
403 (81.9%)
Hispanic
80 (16.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)
White
4 (0.8%)

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)231-1742
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/westend
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
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 52

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 66