Blossomwood Elementary School

Blossomwood Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
1321 Woodmont Ave SE,  Huntsville, AL
Huntsville City Schools
4.2
635 Students
B
Niche Grade
Whether studying robotics, green power or web design, students at Blossomwood Elementary School in Huntsville are getting more than a basic education. The Blossomwood neighborhood in the central part of Huntsville is one of the most desirable in the city. More than half of its residents have at least a bachelor’s degree, the median home price is more than $400,000 and 35801 is one of the highest-earning ZIP codes in the state. Strong parental involvement helped make Blossomwood Elementary a Lighthouse School from the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence program. Approximately 700 students attend the pre-K through sixth-grade school, which has a low student-to-teacher ratio of 17-to-1, making it one of the lowest ratios in the Huntsville City Schools district. In a tradition that started more than 50 years ago, Blossomwood Elementary tests better in reading and math than comparable schools across Alabama. At least three-quarters of the teachers have a minimum of three years of experience. In addition to the standard academic offerings, students can take part in gifted programs, band, a racing team, robotics, chess and more.

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Bradley A. Scott
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
28.3%
State Average
27.8%
Science
19%
State Average
21.8%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
615:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Black
45%
White
40.9%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/23/2025
I couldn’t be more happy with our experience at Blossomwood. We are grateful for our community school.
5.0 parent
3/6/2023
Blossomwood is a gem of a school nestled in a beautiful neighborhood. My oldest started in Kindergarten and will graduate from 6th grade this year. My youngest still has two more years here. We have loved our time at this school!The teachers and support staff work tirelessly to put the kids first an...
5.0 parent
4/15/2022
I have two children at Blossomwood, soon to be three! Our experience there as been great! I love that my children go to the school that I consider the heart of the neighborhood. My children have had attentive, caring teachers each year, and have both been very happy! They have grown not only academi...
5.0 parent
4/14/2022
Blossomwood Elementary School is nestled into the Blossomwood neighborhood close to downtown Huntsville the Huntsville Hospital. The administration, PTA, and teachers all love this sweet school and make it feel like a home away from home for the kids. They have pep rallies, festivals, frequent class...

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