i3 Academy Phase 1 vs Norwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
i3 Academy Phase 1
Birmingham · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
Norwood Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
| Measure | i3 Academy Phase 1 Birmingham, Alabama | Norwood Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 699 | #616 of 699 |
| National rank | #36188 of 50,301 | #44678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 411 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •i3 Academy Phase 1 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 20.3).
- •i3 Academy Phase 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 77.8%).
- •i3 Academy Phase 1 does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.6).
- •i3 Academy Phase 1 is the larger school with 411 students compared with 261.
- •i3 Academy Phase 1 is a charter school while Norwood 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 i3 Academy Phase 1 better than Norwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), i3 Academy Phase 1 ranks higher (33.6 vs 20.3 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 i3 Academy Phase 1 and Norwood Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
i3 Academy Phase 1: 411. Norwood Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do i3 Academy Phase 1 and Norwood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
i3 Academy Phase 1 is 494th of 699 and Norwood Elementary School is 616th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).