Inverness Elementary School

Inverness Elementary School is located at 5251 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242.

Inverness Elementary School teaches PK - 3rd grades.

Inverness Elementary School has around 580 students enrolled.

Inverness Elementary School a an A Niche overall rating.

Inverness Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-3

5251 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL

Shelby County Schools

563 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Christine Margaret Hoffman

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
64%

Reading Proficiency
78%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

78%

Math Proficiency

64%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 35
Teachers in First or Second Year 4.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

548:1

Student Diversity

Male 51%	Female 49%
White 62.5%	Black 21.1%
Hispanic 8.7%	Asian or Pacific Islander 4.6%
Two or more races 2.5%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 other

11/3/2025

The principal “Brooke” is awful and has no business being in education as does Sneezek. She’s atrocious as a special ed teacher.

1.0 parent

7/11/2017

I had a horrible experience. My daughter spent a VERY short amount of time in this 'school'. I give up 100% on public school education. They do not teach your children to be independent individuals. They teach ridiculous tests so that they can keep their '10' great schools rating. Don't expect your...

5.0 parent

10/5/2016

Both of my kids attended Inverness and I could not have picked a better school for them when we moved here. The teachers are great and support the kids at and away from the school as I have seen some come to the kids outside extra curricular activities. if you child is struggling in a certain area,...

5.0 parent

7/25/2011

Inverness is a phenominal school! You know how you are worried if your kid will get the "it" teacher...not to worry here! Every teacher is equally talented! My daughter LOVES coming to school and is challenged in a nurturing environment. She could read fluently 1/2 way through kindergarten and is we...

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Inverness Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-3 in Birmingham, AL, in the Meadowbrook neighborhood, and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 563 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Inverness Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $480,641. Discover additional schools in the area, like Briarwood Christian High School, Greystone Elementary School, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Inverness Elementary School.

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