Lipscomb Elementary School's state ranking improved to #598 in 2023 from #1052 in 2019, reflecting a positive trend over recent years in this Bessemer, Alabama public school.
Math proficiency ranged 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 35–39% and science proficiency at 11–19% were both lower than the state averages of 47% and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment grew from 199 students in 2011 to 259 in 2023, with minority enrollment consistently high at 95% and 90% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a sustained socioeconomic need.
Serving grades kindergarten through 5, Lipscomb Elementary had an enrollment of 236 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 as of the latest data.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lipscomb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lipscomb Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lipscomb Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lipscomb Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
56%
12%
Black
36%
31%
White
6%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lipscomb Elementary School's ranking?
Lipscomb Elementary School is ranked #598 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lipscomb Elementary School?
221 students attend Lipscomb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lipscomb Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lipscomb Elementary School?
Lipscomb Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lipscomb Elementary School offer ?
Lipscomb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lipscomb Elementary School part of?
Lipscomb Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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