Empower Community SchoolLower School

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Bessemer, AL Grades KG–04 Suburb: Large Birmingham, AL
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Empower Community SchoolLower School
Bessemer, AL 35020
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–04
201
Students
(205)413-8600
Phone
http://www.empoweral.org
Website

Empower Community SchoolLower School is a public charter Elementary school located in Bessemer, ALABAMA, operated by the Empower Schools of Alabama school district. It serves grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 201 students enrolled.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
201.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 59% worse
Free Lunch %
71.1%
State avg: 58.6%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
Empower Community SchoolLower School
NCESSCH ID
010358202558
State School ID
AL-811-0010
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
AL CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2410 7th Ave North
City
Bessemer
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35020
County
Jefferson County
Metro Area
Birmingham, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0107
State Leg. Upper
01019
State Leg. Lower
01056
Latitude
33.41184
Longitude
-86.95338
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
201
Total Students
👩‍🏫
–
Teachers FTE
📐
–
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 143 71.1%
Not Applicable 143 71.1%
District Info
District Name
Empower Schools of Alabama
LEAID
0103582
State LEA ID
AL-811
Phone
(205)413-8600
Website
http://www.empoweral.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Bessemer
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District Finance (F-33)

Finance data not available for this district.

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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Empower Community SchoolLower School

1
Abrams Elementary School
Bessemer · Elementary
0.4 mi
2
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Bessemer · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
New Horizon Alternative School
Bessemer · High
0.7 mi
4
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School
Bessemer · High
1 mi
5
Lipscomb Elementary School
Lipscomb · Elementary
2 mi
6
Brighton School
Brighton · Elementary
2.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Empower Community SchoolLower School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Empower Community SchoolLower School?
201 students are enrolled at Empower Community SchoolLower School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
What grades does Empower Community SchoolLower School serve?
Empower Community SchoolLower School serves grades KG through 04.
Is Empower Community SchoolLower School a charter school?
Empower Community SchoolLower School is a charter school.
What metro area is Empower Community SchoolLower School located in?
Empower Community SchoolLower School is located in the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Empower Community SchoolLower School belong to?
Empower Community SchoolLower School is part of the Empower Schools of Alabama school district.
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