At a glance
Reported students
537
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Martha Gaskins K5: 537 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
26.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 566
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Martha Gaskins K5
Martha Gaskins K5 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Birmingham. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Birmingham City. NCES reports 537 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.9:1, above the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (69.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.7%). English learners represent 14.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Martha Gaskins K5
- 1How do the reported 26.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic25.7%
- Black69.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Birmingham City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oxmoor K5
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
South Hampton K8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
511 reported students
Christian School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
574 reported students
Hudson KEight School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
580 reported students
West End Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
492 reported students
Phillips Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
609 reported students
Public schools near Martha Gaskins K5
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian School Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–08 | 574 | 1.3 mi |
| Robinson Elementary School Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–05 | 354 | 1.6 mi |
| Huffman Academy Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–05 | 779 | 2.3 mi |
| Barrett Elementary School Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–05 | 383 | 2.7 mi |
| Sun Valley Elementary School Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–05 | 678 | 3 mi |
| Erwin Intermediate School Elementary · Jefferson County | 03–05 | 510 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martha Gaskins K5
What grades does Martha Gaskins K5 serve?
Martha Gaskins K5 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Birmingham City.
How many students attend Martha Gaskins K5?
Martha Gaskins K5 reported 537 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 566 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martha Gaskins K5?
The calculated ratio is 26.9:1, based on 537 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martha Gaskins K5 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martha Gaskins K5 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Birmingham City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martha Gaskins K5 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Martha Gaskins K5 in?
Martha Gaskins K5 is part of Birmingham City, based in Birmingham, AL, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martha Gaskins K5?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Christian School (1.3 mi), Robinson Elementary School (1.6 mi), Huffman Academy (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.