EPIC Alternative Elementary School vs Freedom Prep Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
EPIC Alternative Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
Freedom Prep Academy
Birmingham · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
41 students
| Measure | EPIC Alternative Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama | Freedom Prep Academy Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 699 | – |
| National rank | #17055 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 232 | 41 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 41 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •EPIC Alternative Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 40.6).
- •EPIC Alternative Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 68.3%).
- •EPIC Alternative Elementary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 41.
- •EPIC Alternative Elementary School is a public school while Freedom Prep Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is EPIC Alternative Elementary School better than Freedom Prep Academy?
On the Success Index (US), EPIC Alternative Elementary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 40.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are EPIC Alternative Elementary School and Freedom Prep Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
EPIC Alternative Elementary School: 232. Freedom Prep Academy: 41. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do EPIC Alternative Elementary School and Freedom Prep Academy rank in Alabama?
EPIC Alternative Elementary School is 155th of 699 and Freedom Prep Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).