At a glance
Reported students
753
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617
Pinson Elementary School: 753 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
16.5:1 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
- 644
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Pinson Elementary School
Pinson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Pinson. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 753 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to 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 (47.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.2%). English learners represent 24.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. 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 Pinson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.51 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
- 24.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.7%
- 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
- White17.9%
- Hispanic29.2%
- Black47.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
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 Jefferson County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McCalla Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
752 reported students
Bryant Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
707 reported students
Gardendale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
700 reported students
Bryan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
697 reported students
Chalkville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
818 reported students
Kermit Johnson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
646 reported students
Public schools near Pinson Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–02 | 557 | 3.2 mi |
| Erwin Intermediate School Elementary · Jefferson County | 03–05 | 510 | 3.3 mi |
| Bryant Park Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 707 | 3.4 mi |
| Chalkville Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 818 | 3.7 mi |
| Kermit Johnson Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County | 03–05 | 646 | 3.8 mi |
| Sun Valley Elementary School Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–05 | 678 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pinson Elementary School
What grades does Pinson Elementary School serve?
Pinson Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson County.
How many students attend Pinson Elementary School?
Pinson Elementary School reported 753 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 644 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pinson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 753 students and 45.51 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 Pinson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pinson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pinson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.7% 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 Pinson Elementary School in?
Pinson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County, based in Birmingham, AL, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pinson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Center Point Elementary School (3.2 mi), Erwin Intermediate School (3.3 mi), Bryant Park Elementary (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.