Birmingham Elementary School

Birmingham Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2222 Bakewell St,  Toledo, OH
Toledo Public Schools
2.3
325 Students
C
Niche Grade
Birmingham Elementary School at 2222 Bakewell St. is part of the Toledo Public School system and is the home of the Trojans. The school has around 300 students enrolled in pre-K through eighth grade and is in session from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year. Birmingham Elementary’s curriculum fulfills the state-mandated Ohio Department of Education requirements. In addition to their regular curriculum, students participate in physical education, music and art classes. In the wintertime, parents can pick up blizzard bags in order for students to continue their schoolwork during winter storms. They also offer summer school classes. Most students walk to school, and many go to the local library branch across the street for after-school programming or a meal. Various local nonprofits provide meals for children that are food insecure. Parents have been heavily involved in the school, organizing Birmingham’s intramural sports programs and, along with the staff and teachers, pushing the students to succeed.

School Details

Head of School
Stacey Scharf
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
269:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.9%
Female
44.1%
White
36.8%
Black
28.1%
Hispanic
19.4%
Two or more races
15.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

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2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/21/2025
The teachers are the only good thing about this school, bullying and racism is out of control and the principals don't do anything but kick special aid kids.
5.0 parent
11/3/2011
Birmingham is a great school! I myself and my brother and sisters went ther from k-6 and I currently have 3 children that attend there. I actually live on the south side of Toledo and still send my kids there. All the parents and all the staff know all the kids very well. The Birmingham neighborhood...
1.0 parent
10/23/2011
This school stinks!! I am so sorry that I had to enroll my daughter in this place! Her teacher is horrible and more worried about her wardrobe than she is about her students. Pray to god that your student doesn't need any kind of special services or to have records obtained from another school. My c...

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Birmingham Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Toledo, OH and is served by the Toledo Public Schools in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 325 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Birmingham Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $74,694. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waite High School, Woodward High School, Jones Leadership Academy of Business, and more. Learn more about what Toledo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Birmingham Elementary School.

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