Washington K8
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Birmingham, Alabama 35205 · Birmingham City
#688 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#48402 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington K8
Washington K8 is a public elementary located in Birmingham, in the Birmingham City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 617 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 13.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 688th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 617.
There are 60 schools in Birmingham; Washington K8 ranks 47th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.6
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 Washington K8 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington K8
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Freedom Prep Academy
Birmingham · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
41 students · 377 m away
EPIC Alternative Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students · 1.4 km away
Glen Iris Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
827 students · 1.7 km away
Parker High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students · 2.1 km away
Hemphill Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students · 2.2 km away
Homewood Middle School
Homewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,000 students · 2.6 km away
Ramsay High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students · 2.8 km away
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Birmingham · Charter high · Grades 6–12
345 students · 2.8 km away
Princeton School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students · 3.1 km away
Wilkerson Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
424 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
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617 students
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617 students
Lynn Fanning Elementary School
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618 students
Summerdale School
Summerdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
615 students
Stonebridge Elementary
Loxley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
620 students
Robert D Sloman Primary
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613 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington K8 a good school?
Washington K8 has a Success Index (US) of 13.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #688 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 Washington K8 rank in Alabama?
Washington K8 ranks #688 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #48402 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington K8?
Washington K8 had 617 students in 2025.
Is Washington K8 a elementary school or a high school?
Washington K8 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington K8?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington K8; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.