Greenwood Elementary School

About Greenwood Elementary School

Greenwood Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It is a K-5 school and is part of the Greenwood Independent School District. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students and helping them reach their full potential.
Greenwood Elementary School has a highly qualified staff that is committed to providing an engaging and enriching learning environment. The school offers a variety of programs, including a strong focus on the arts. Students have the opportunity to participate in music, art, and drama classes. In addition, the school has a strong emphasis on technology, with students having access to computers and other technology tools.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. The school has a dedicated staff that works to ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate in activities that will help them develop their skills and interests.
Greenwood Elementary School is proud to be a part of the Greenwood community. The school works to foster a sense of pride and community spirit among its students and families. The school’s commitment to providing a quality education and helping students reach their full potential makes it a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	5012 Roselyn Road Southeast Bessemer, AL 35022
Phone:	(205) 432-3201
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	256 students

Overview Greenwood Elementary School

Greenwood Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Greenwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Greenwood Elementary School

Greenwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.