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Concord Elementary School

1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Concord Elementary School ranked #662 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #245 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in overall state rankings for this Berkeley Heights public elementary school.
Math proficiency ranged from 20–24%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 30–34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased slightly to 405 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment accounted for 41%, with 250 students eligible for free lunch indicating a significant low–income population.
Concord Elementary serves grades PK through 5 with a diverse student body including Hispanic (77) and Black (81) students, and it participates in the National School Lunch Program as a Title I eligible school.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Concord Elementary School's student population of 405 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

Concord Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Concord Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#662 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
30%
40-44%
47%
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
20%
32%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Concord Elementary School's ranking?
Concord Elementary School is ranked #662 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Concord Elementary School often compared to?
Concord Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hueytown Intermediate School, Hueytown Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Concord Elementary School?
405 students attend Concord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Concord Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Concord Elementary School?
Concord Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Concord Elementary School offer ?
Concord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Concord Elementary School part of?
Concord Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Concord Elementary is the best school in Jefferson County, and we have been to alot of different schools. The staff really cares about each childs education and needs. Most students are involved in one extracurricular activity or another. My children's academic levels are at there highest that they have ever been. Also, the school encourages the parents to be involved at the school which is great because most Jefferson County schools don't want the parents around they just want the parents money. Good job Concord your school is the best.
- Posted by Parent - david

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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