Huffman Academy

Summary:

Huffman Academy is an elementary school in Birmingham, Alabama, serving 735 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Birmingham City School District, which is ranked 117 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Huffman Academy has a predominantly African American student population, with over 86% of students identifying as such.

Huffman Academy consistently performs below state and district averages in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.69% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 19.58% in the Birmingham City district and 42.16% statewide. The school has been ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Alabama, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of schools statewide, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Huffman Academy's performance is particularly concerning for African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 10% of Alabama elementary schools.

When comparing Huffman Academy to nearby schools within the Birmingham City district, such as Robinson Elementary, Christian School, and Martha Gaskins K5, the academic performance gap is evident. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Trussville City district, such as Magnolia Elementary and Cahaba Elementary, consistently rank among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, with significantly higher proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1212 Cheyenne Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35215

(205) 231-5800

District: Birmingham City

SchoolDigger Rank:
663^rd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,017

Students who attend Huffman Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Huffman Middle School
High:	Huffman High SchoolMagnet

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 764

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.5%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Huffman Academy ranks worse than 96.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 22^nd among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.5%), Hispanic (10.3%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Huffman Academy is 20.6. 21 elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Huffman Academy employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Huffman Academy is $10,017. 22 elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Huffman Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Huffman Academy 663^rd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Huffman Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Birmingham City:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham City 117^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Huffman Academy

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Rank History for all students at Huffman Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2014	19.57	589^th	695	15.3%
2015	10.41	650^th	691	5.9%
2016	9.46	647^th	691	6.4%
2017	9.05	651^st	688	5.4%
2018	8.05	645^th	680	5.1%
2019	5.62	671^st	681	1.5%
2021	11.42	642^nd	692	7.2%
2022	12.41	615^th	687	10.5%
2023	11.36	621^st	680	8.7%
2024	7.57	663^rd	684	3.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Huffman Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.00	103^rd	110	6.4%
2023	39.03	75^th	123	39.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Huffman Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	16.95	253^rd	280	9.6%
2018	12.82	331^st	344	3.8%
2019	16.06	373^rd	392	4.8%
2021	22.51	345^th	398	13.3%
2022	32.01	239^th	345	30.7%
2023	29.36	282^nd	373	24.4%
2024	12.28	385^th	395	2.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Huffman Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	11.17	612^th	651	6.0%
2019	7.27	643^rd	649	0.9%
2021	11.26	627^th	653	4.0%
2022	12.58	615^th	651	5.5%
2023	12.23	588^th	623	5.6%
2024	9.06	648^th	670	3.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Huffman Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	10.64	600^th	639	6.1%
2018	7.97	620^th	640	3.1%
2019	6.86	635^th	646	1.7%
2021	11.97	617^th	656	5.9%
2022	12.88	592^nd	656	9.8%
2023	11.47	595^th	645	7.8%
2024	6.01	641^st	650	1.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Huffman Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	8.79	611^th	639	4.4%
2018	10.68	605^th	650	6.9%
2019	6.74	636^th	650	2.2%
2021	12.04	616^th	669	7.9%
2022	13.54	595^th	669	11.1%
2023	12.57	578^th	649	10.9%
2024	10.87	604^th	655	7.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Huffman Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	17.60	315^th	336	6.3%
2018	20.43	377^th	423	10.9%
2019	16.32	406^th	426	4.7%
2021	23.19	355^th	426	16.7%
2022	28.34	319^th	426	25.1%
2023	26.30	336^th	427	21.3%
2024	18.89	386^th	420	8.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Huffman Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	25.29	109^th	130	16.2%
2018	21.00	122^nd	140	12.9%
2019	18.70	134^th	152	11.8%
2021	13.48	158^th	164	3.7%
2022	8.68	173^rd	175	1.1%
2023	15.56	173^rd	184	6.0%

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Rank History for White students at Huffman Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	5.05	522^nd	529	1.3%
2021	7.15	529^th	539	1.9%
2022	2.59	539^th	540	0.2%
2023	2.92	525^th	528	0.6%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Huffman Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	20	775	0	56	2	0	5	858
2014	16	670	3	56	2	0	9	756
2015	9	694	0	68	0	0	3	774
2016	18	724	0	71	0	0	3	816
2017	9	709	1	78	0	0	12	809
2018	12	717	1	84	1	0	10	825
2019	10	729	6	63	2	3	7	820
2020	13	712	3	73	0	2	7	810
2021	12	643	1	70	0	1	6	733
2022	7	628	1	66	0	1	11	714
2023	5	636	1	77	0	1	15	735
2024	5	661	2	79	0	1	16	764

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Huffman Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	0	47.0	n/a	n/a
2013	858	54.0	15.8	80.4
2014	756	42.0	18.0	81.6
2015	774	40.0	19.3	62
2016	816	43.0	18.9	62
2017	809	42.0	19.2	65.5
2018	825	45.0	18.3	82.3
2019	820	40.0	20.5	81.8
2020	810	43.0	18.8	80.1
2021	733	45.5	16.1	79.3
2022	714	42.0	17.0	77.3
2023	735	39.0	18.8	79.2
2024	764	37.0	20.6	78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Huffman Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	0	47.0	n/a	n/a
2013	858	54.0	15.8	80.4
2014	756	42.0	18.0	81.6
2015	774	40.0	19.3	62
2016	816	43.0	18.9	62
2017	809	42.0	19.2	65.5
2018	825	45.0	18.3	82.3
2019	820	40.0	20.5	81.8
2020	810	43.0	18.8	80.1
2021	733	45.5	16.1	79.3
2022	714	42.0	17.0	77.3
2023	735	39.0	18.8	79.2
2024	764	37.0	20.6	78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Huffman Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,135 (21.3%)	$7,880 (78.7%)	$10,017

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Huffman Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 671^st of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 621^st of 680 Elementary schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Huffman Academy)	26.5	9.2	17.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)	30.8	19.1	11.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Huffman Academy)	6.6	5.9	0.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)	21.3	11.2	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Huffman Academy)	13.5	9.8	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)	21.3	12.6	8.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	820	735	10.4%
African American	729	636	12.8%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	63	77	22.2%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	10	5	50%
Two or More Races	7	15	114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.8%	79.2%	2.6%

Schools Near Huffman Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Huffman Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1212 Cheyenne Boulevard	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-5800	764	37	20.6	78.0%	5 (0.7%)	661 (86.5%)	79 (10.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.1%)	7.6	663^rd of 684 public elementary schools	3.1%		11.4	621^st of 680 public elementary schools	8.7%	42	7.7	8.4	6.2				11.8		24.1	24.6	38.2				$10,017	$2,135	$7,880
Chalkville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	940 Chalkville School Rd	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2950	845	48	17.7	79.4%	23 (2.7%)	692 (81.9%)	106 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.7%)	10.3	638^th of 684 public elementary schools	6.7%		7.7	661^st of 680 public elementary schools	2.8%	23	15.6	6.2	11.5				8.5		32.2	22.2	45.0				$8,959	$1,664	$7,273
Center Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	4801 Indian Trail	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2900	580	35	16.7	83.6%	7 (1.2%)	509 (87.8%)	57 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)								(n/a)															$10,844	$2,275	$8,548
Erwin Intermediate School	Public	3-5	532 23rd Ave NW	Center Point	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-3350	492	26	19.2	91.7%	5 (1.0%)	435 (88.4%)	47 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	18.8	558^th of 684 public elementary schools	18.4%		11.7	615^th of 680 public elementary schools	9.6%	57	27.1	10.3	13.1				18.2		45.1	43.1	42.0				$9,859	$2,310	$7,526
Martha Gaskins K5	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Dalton Drive	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-9200	487	23	21.1	86.9%	6 (1.2%)	330 (67.8%)	132 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	12.6	605^th of 684 public elementary schools	11.5%		14.8	578^th of 680 public elementary schools	15.0%	27	13.5	6.7	9.0				10.1		42.9	23.6	50.0				$10,759	$1,998	$8,760
Sun Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 18th Ave NW	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-5740	670	33	20.3	83.1%	1 (0.1%)	643 (96.0%)	14 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)	18.3	562^nd of 684 public elementary schools	17.8%		12.7	599^th of 680 public elementary schools	11.9%	37	10.8	25.0	15.2				17.3		44.1	44.2	36.2				$10,599	$1,279	$9,318
Christian School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	725 Mountain Dr	Birmingham	35206	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(205) 231-5249	587	32	18.3	61.7%	11 (1.9%)	530 (90.3%)	31 (5.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	48.9	358^th of 684 public elementary schools	47.7%		42.1	403^rd of 680 public elementary schools	40.7%	45	37.3	31.7	8.9	51.3	58.6	48.0	21.7	68.5	58.8	48.3	62.5	84.6	87.4	93.2	$9,125	$1,167	$7,956
Bryant Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 Bryant Park Drive	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2850	646	37	17.4	65.5%	61 (9.4%)	517 (80.0%)	47 (7.3%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	26	507^th of 684 public elementary schools	25.9%		25.7	505^th of 680 public elementary schools	25.7%	2	21.8	25.5	11.3				23.5		56.5	46.5	45.8
Magnolia Elementary School	Public	K-5	5400 Hidden Way Lane	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Trussville City	No	No	No	No	(205) 228-3500	387	29	13.5	26.1%	252 (65.1%)	73 (18.9%)	27 (7.0%)	17 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	89.5	60^th of 684 public elementary schools	91.2%		94.2	29^th of 680 public elementary schools	95.7%	31	55.6	73.0	58.5				69.8		84.7	81.0	82.8				$12,087	$1,018	$11,061
Robinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8400 1st Ave S	Birmingham	35206	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-5555	374	17	22.0	85.0%	2 (0.5%)	297 (79.4%)	72 (19.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7.7	662^nd of 684 public elementary schools	3.2%		16.2	565^th of 680 public elementary schools	16.9%	97	6.5	4.4	5.8				6.5		40.4	17.8	38.0				$10,889	$2,458	$8,429

Frequently Asked Questions about Huffman Academy

What is the racial makeup of Huffman Academy?

Students at Huffman Academy are 87% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Huffman Academy attend?

Students who attend Huffman Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Huffman Middle School
High : Huffman High SchoolMagnet

How many students attend Huffman Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 764 students attended Huffman Academy.

Is Huffman Academy a good school?

Huffman Academy ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Alabama elementary schools.

What district is Huffman Academy in?

Birmingham City

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