Grantswood Community School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Birmingham, Alabama 35210 · Jefferson County
#381 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#29134 of 50,301 nationally
About Grantswood Community School
Grantswood Community School is a public elementary school located in Birmingham, in the Jefferson County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 394 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 381st of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 394.
There are 60 schools in Birmingham; Grantswood Community School ranks 13th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Grantswood Community School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Grantswood Community School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Shades Valley High School
Irondale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,094 students · 1.7 km away
Irondale Middle School
Irondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students · 1.7 km away
Irondale Community School
Irondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 5.1 km away
WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
184 students · 5.6 km away
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
Vestavia Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students · 6.1 km away
Liberty Park Middle School
Vestavia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students · 6.2 km away
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
Mountain Brook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
562 students · 6.3 km away
Christian School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
574 students · 6.4 km away
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students · 7.0 km away
Mountain Brook High School
Mountain Brook · Public high · Grades 10–12
985 students · 7.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Good Hope Elementary School
Cullman · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
393 students
Southlawn Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
West Forest Intermediate School
Opelika · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
393 students
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
396 students
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Magnolia Elementary School
Trussville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Grantswood Community School a good school?
Grantswood Community School has a Success Index (US) of 44.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #381 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Grantswood Community School rank in Alabama?
Grantswood Community School ranks #381 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #29134 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Grantswood Community School?
Grantswood Community School had 394 students in 2025.
Is Grantswood Community School a elementary school or a high school?
Grantswood Community School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Grantswood Community School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Grantswood Community School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.