Hemphill Elementary School

R.C. Hemphill Elementary School serves students in grades K-5.

Hemphill Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1240 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL

Arlington-West End Neighborhood

Birmingham City Schools

353 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

R.C. Hemphill Elementary is an innovative public school serving preschoolers through 5th grade and holds the "Title One Distinguished School" award. Hemphill Elementary dates back to 1871 and was initially named West End School. The building at its current location was constructed in 1902, with many additions and renovations over the years. In 1910, when the town of West End was annexed into Birmingham, the name was changed, and R.C. Hemphill Elementary joined the Birmingham City School System. Hemphill currently houses 24 classrooms, including a special needs preschool class. In addition to core academic classes, students at Hemphill are instructed in music, art and technology, as well as other extracurricular programs. Education needs are met through qualified resource teachers, a gifted program and speech therapy. Many after-school programs are available, including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and extended daycare services. Several sports programs are offered, such as basketball, softball and flag football. Hemphill was the first school in Birmingham to be certified as an official outdoor classroom site through the Alabama Outdoor Classroom Program. Through this program, students participate in hands-on agricultural opportunities and study wildlife. There are approximately 300 students at Hemphill, with a teacher-to-student ratio of 18-1. Hemphill Elementary provides a nourishing start to students' academic careers.

School Details

Head of School
Dr Gwendolyn Tilghman

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
21%

Reading Proficiency
33%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

33%

Math Proficiency

21%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 18:1 Teachers 20	Full Time Teachers 20
Teachers in First or Second Year 30%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

298:1

Student Diversity

Male 55.2%	Female 44.8%
Black 88.4%	Hispanic 9.3%
White 1.1%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%
Two or more races <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/5/2025

This is an excellent school. I just love the staff! They are so caring to to the students.

3.0 parent

10/3/2014

The school is very clean, they have a small garden, and they're getting a new playground this year. I was very happy there and my daughter's teacher last year really challenged my child. This year I'm very disappointed. My daughter is not being challenged at all. She doesn't even have a teacher thou...

4.0 parent

3/7/2008

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Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35211 Arlington-West End

Hemphill Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Birmingham, AL and is served by the Birmingham City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 353 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Hemphill Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $102,906. Discover additional schools in the area, like A.H. Parker High School, Homebound High School, Alabama School Of Fine Arts, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hemphill Elementary School.

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