Richard Arrington Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Birmingham, Alabama 35211 · Birmingham City
#587 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#42321 of 50,301 nationally
About Richard Arrington Elementary
Richard Arrington Elementary is a public elementary located in Birmingham, in the Birmingham City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 341 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 587th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 341.
There are 60 schools in Birmingham; Richard Arrington Elementary ranks 22nd 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%)80.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.9
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 Richard Arrington Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Richard Arrington Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West End Academy
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 1.1 km away
Legacy Prep Intermediate
Birmingham · Charter middle · Grades 4–7
219 students · 1.3 km away
Jones Valley Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
465 students · 1.5 km away
Central Park Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students · 1.8 km away
Green Acres Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students · 2.5 km away
Wenonah High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
670 students · 2.6 km away
Hemphill Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students · 2.7 km away
Charles A Brown Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students · 2.9 km away
Princeton School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students · 3.3 km away
Minor Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
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341 students
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342 students
Eura Brown Elementary School
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340 students
Johnson Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Sycamore School
Alpine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Randolph Park Elementary School
Anniston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
339 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Richard Arrington Elementary a good school?
Richard Arrington Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 24.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #587 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 Richard Arrington Elementary rank in Alabama?
Richard Arrington Elementary ranks #587 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #42321 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Richard Arrington Elementary?
Richard Arrington Elementary had 341 students in 2025.
Is Richard Arrington Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Richard Arrington Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Richard Arrington Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Richard Arrington Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.