Freedom Prep Academy vs Glen Iris Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Prep Academy
Birmingham · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
41 students
Glen Iris Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
827 students
| Measure | Freedom Prep Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Glen Iris Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #613 of 699 |
| National rank | – | #44342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 41 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 41 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Prep Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 20.8).
- •Freedom Prep Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 68.4%).
- •Glen Iris Elementary School is the larger school with 827 students compared with 41.
- •Freedom Prep Academy is a charter school while Glen Iris Elementary School is a public 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 Freedom Prep Academy better than Glen Iris Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Prep Academy ranks higher (40.6 vs 20.8 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 Freedom Prep Academy and Glen Iris Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Prep Academy: 41. Glen Iris Elementary School: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Prep Academy and Glen Iris Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Freedom Prep Academy is unranked and Glen Iris Elementary School is 613th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).