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Mt Laurel Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

12^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 686 Alabama Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of Alabama elementary schools

Summary

Mt Laurel Elementary School in Birmingham, AL, is a K-5 school in the Shelby County district with 498 students, and it has earned a 5-star rating from the state every year for the past decade, consistently ranking among Alabama's top 12 elementary schools.

What truly sets Mt Laurel apart is its ability to achieve elite results across every group of students. While the school has a relatively low rate of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch (about 20%), its low-income students still rank 11th in the state (98th percentile), and its special education students rank 9th statewide (98th percentile)—an extraordinary feat, as many top schools struggle to serve these populations equally well. Test scores are roughly double the state average in math, and 5th grade English proficiency hits an incredible 96.74%. The school also keeps chronic absenteeism at about half the state average (6.1% vs. 12.0%), which supports consistent learning. Compared to nearby options, Mt Laurel outperforms Oak Mountain Intermediate School (ranked 43rd) and Chelsea Park Elementary School (ranked 105th) by wide margins in every subject. The only nearby school that beats it is Brookwood Forest Elementary School (ranked 3rd), but that school serves a far more affluent population (1.2% free/reduced lunch) and spends $13,183 per student versus Mt Laurel's $10,287—making Mt Laurel a remarkable value.

One thing to watch: Mt Laurel's statewide rank has slipped slightly from 4th (2021-2022) to 12th (2025-2026), and male students' ranking dropped from 5th to 22nd over the same period. Still, the school remains in the 97th percentile or higher for every subgroup, and its decade-long track record of excellence suggests a deeply rooted culture of high achievement. For parents seeking a school that delivers top-tier academics for all learners—not just the most advantaged—Mt Laurel is an outstanding choice.

498

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,854

Per pupil spending ?

19.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1 Jefferson Place
Birmingham, AL 35242

(205) 682-7230

District: Shelby County

Students who attend Mt Laurel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Chelsea Middle School
High:	Chelsea High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

African American:

8.8%

Asian:

5.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (89% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Alabama elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Shelby County

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school89%

District avg64%

Alabama avg53%

12^th of 686

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 11Elementary Schools in the Shelby County

29^th of 140Shelby County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	96.5	12 of 686	98.3%	★★★★★
2025	97.1	7 of 680	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	97.2	9 of 684	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	97.7	8 of 680	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	98.3	4 of 687	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	98.5	7 of 692	99.0%	★★★★★
2019	95.0	28 of 681	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	96.6	15 of 680	97.8%	★★★★★
2017	95.3	32 of 688	95.3%	★★★★★
2016	95.3	27 of 691	96.1%	★★★★★
2015	93.8	39 of 691	94.4%	★★★★★
2014	89.8	51 of 695	92.7%	★★★★★
2007	73.9	150 of 698	78.5%	★★★★☆
2006	84.1	60 of 689	91.3%	★★★★★
2005	81.8	78 of 688	88.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2017	53.1	134 of 336	60.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	96.6	5 of 651	99.2%	★★★★★
2025	96.1	9 of 649	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	95.2	11 of 650	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	96.2	8 of 645	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	97.4	3 of 656	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	97.6	8 of 656	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	94.2	21 of 646	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	95.2	19 of 640	97.0%	★★★★★
2017	91.6	36 of 639	94.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	95.6	11 of 667	98.4%	★★★★★
2025	98.0	4 of 660	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	12 of 670	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	95.4	10 of 623	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	88.8	28 of 653	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	74.0	106 of 649	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	90.8	28 of 651	95.7%	★★★★★
2017	39.8	372 of 567	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	94.4	22 of 659	96.7%	★★★★★
2025	96.2	8 of 651	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	97.4	5 of 655	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	97.9	8 of 649	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	97.2	9 of 669	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	98.4	7 of 669	99.0%	★★★★★
2019	93.8	27 of 650	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	97.0	11 of 650	98.3%	★★★★★
2017	96.3	11 of 639	98.3%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	94.7	9 of 403	97.8%	★★★★★
2025	99.9	2 of 403	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	97.6	7 of 345	98.0%	★★★★★
2021	98.4	8 of 398	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	92.2	16 of 392	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	98.6	3 of 344	99.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	93.8	15 of 501	97.0%	★★★★★
2025	94.7	10 of 532	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	96.0	8 of 535	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.3	7 of 528	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	96.2	11 of 540	98.0%	★★★★★
2021	96.9	10 of 539	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	90.0	41 of 529	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	93.7	27 of 508	94.7%	★★★★★
2017	90.0	33 of 369	91.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)98th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)98th percentile~ school

White (2026)97th percentile~ school

Male (2026)97th percentile~ school

African American (2017)60th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English92%+28 vs state

Science89%+39 vs state

Mathematics85%+43 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Wonderful school located in the beautiful Town of Mt Laurel. The teachers are serious about teaching and about caring for your children. Lots of parental involvement and support. The administration takes the time to personally get to know the children and the parents. My daughter loves it! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Summative Assessment Science (2026)	Summative Assessment English (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mt Laurel Elementary School	Public	K-5	1 Jefferson Place	Birmingham	35242	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-7230	498	31	16.2	19.9%	401 (80.5%)	44 (8.8%)	11 (2.2%)	27 (5.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.0%)	96.5	12^th of 686 public elementary schools	98.3%		97.1	7^th of 680 public elementary schools	99.0%	5	85.9	81.9	88.0	88.9	88.2	91.7	96.7	$12,854	$1,379	$11,446
Greystone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Village Street	Hoover	35242	Shelby County	Hoover City	No	No	No	No	(205) 439-3200	438	33	13.4	15.5%	291 (66.4%)	54 (12.3%)	25 (5.7%)	44 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	96	14^th of 686 public elementary schools	98.0%		96.1	10^th of 680 public elementary schools	98.5%	4	88.5	83.9	70.0	88.7	95.1	87.1	92.9	$18,670	$1,302	$17,357
Inverness Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	5251 Valleydale Rd	Birmingham	35242	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-5240	563	35	15.9	34.8%	352 (62.5%)	119 (21.1%)	49 (8.7%)	26 (4.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)								(n/a)	70.1				85.3			$12,012	$1,089	$10,895
Independence Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4411 Lloyd Noland Parkway	Fairfield	35040	Shelby County	Independence Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(205) 898-7505	0			—															(n/a)
Forest Oaks Elementary School	Public	K-5	1000 Hornet Parkway	Chelsea	35043	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 908-2848	606	36	16.7	29.2%	478 (78.9%)	47 (7.8%)	59 (9.7%)	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	71.7	180^th of 686 public elementary schools	73.8%		68.4	211^th of 680 public elementary schools	69.0%	31	52.4	45.8	44.4	61.1	77.7	70.8	81.7	$11,789	$1,391	$10,371
Oak Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	5640 Cahaba Valley Rd	Birmingham	35242	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-5230	675	42	16.0	22.2%	510 (75.6%)	53 (7.9%)	61 (9.0%)	40 (5.9%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)								(n/a)	66.5				79.8			$12,732	$1,319	$11,385
Chelsea Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	9000 Chelsea Park Trail	Chelsea	35043	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-6700	891	55	16.2	30.1%	626 (70.3%)	141 (15.8%)	76 (8.5%)	26 (2.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.1%)	82.1	105^th of 686 public elementary schools	84.7%		81.7	100^th of 680 public elementary schools	85.3%	5	52.5	60.8	65.8	73.2	77.0	73.9	84.9	$10,970	$1,370	$9,457
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park	Public	PK, KG-5	17051 Liberty Pkwy	Vestavia Hills	35242	Shelby County	Vestavia Hills City	No	No	No	No	(205) 402-5400	546	36	15.1	4.9%	441 (80.8%)	31 (5.7%)	20 (3.7%)	32 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)	96.7	11^th of 686 public elementary schools	98.4%		93.8	25^th of 680 public elementary schools	96.3%	14	86.5	84.6	72.3	88.5	93.7	91.0	97.9	$15,046	$1,661	$13,381
Oak Mountain Intermediate School	Public	4-5	5486 Caldwell Mill Rd	Birmingham	35242	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-5220	636	37	17.0	28.3%	448 (70.4%)	74 (11.6%)	65 (10.2%)	29 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.0%)	91.3	43^rd of 686 public elementary schools	93.7%		91.2	46^th of 680 public elementary schools	93.2%	3		71.2	70.3	73.3		79.8	90.0	$12,002	$1,865	$10,109
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights	Public	PK, KG-5	4401 Dolly Ridge Road	Vestavia Hills	35243	Jefferson County	Vestavia Hills City	No	No	No	No	(205) 402-5480	451	28	16.1	13.7%	365 (80.9%)	15 (3.3%)	29 (6.4%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	93.8	26^th of 686 public elementary schools	96.2%		88.5	59^th of 680 public elementary schools	91.3%	33	70.4	70.9	83.0	89.5	88.6	89.5	89.4	$15,824	$1,122	$14,698

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Laurel Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Mt Laurel Elementary School?

Students at Mt Laurel Elementary School are 81% White, 9% African American, 5% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Mt Laurel Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mt Laurel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chelsea Middle School
High : Chelsea High School

What district is Mt Laurel Elementary School in?

Shelby County

Is Mt Laurel Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Mt Laurel Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 686 Alabama elementary schools.

How many students attend Mt Laurel Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 498 students attended Mt Laurel Elementary School.

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