Irondale Community School vs Oliver K5 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irondale Community School
Irondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Oliver K5 School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Irondale Community School Irondale, Alabama | Oliver K5 School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 699 | #693 of 699 |
| National rank | #40214 of 50,301 | #48912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Irondale | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irondale Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 11.9).
- •Irondale Community School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Irondale Community School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Irondale Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 85.1%).
- •Irondale Community School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.4).
- •Irondale Community School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 343.
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 Irondale Community School better than Oliver K5 School?
On the Success Index (US), Irondale Community School ranks higher (27.3 vs 11.9 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 Irondale Community School and Oliver K5 School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Irondale and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irondale Community School: 435. Oliver K5 School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irondale Community School and Oliver K5 School rank in Alabama?
Irondale Community School is 553rd of 699 and Oliver K5 School is 693rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).