Greystone Elementary School

Greystone Elementary in Hoover City Schools serves around 412–424 students in grades Pre-K - 5, with around 30-37 certified teachers for a student-teacher ratio of about 13-14 to 1. Academic performance is good: About 76-77% of students are proficient in math and 81% in reading, which is significantly above state averages. The student demographics are about 70% White, 10-11% Asian, 9% Black, 5% Hispanic, and about 5% two or more races. The student body is also about 19-20% Free or Reduced Lunch students. There is one full-time school counselor on staff. In terms of housing, the median listing home price for Greystone neighborhood homes in the area is around $465,000, while sold homes recently had medians of $665,000 for the broader Greystone area. For these reasons, Greystone is often listed among the best elementary schools in Alabama from an academic performance, diverse makeup, and community resources perspective.

The district, including Greystone Elementary, uses instructional technologies like Chromebooks and educational software to support learning. The Technology Team works to integrate technology to enhance student engagement.

1. What is the student-teacher ratio at Greystone Elementary?

Greystone Elementary has a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which allows for more individualized support for students.

2. How does the school support students' academic growth?

The school is proud of its academic achievements, one of five schools in Alabama selected for the I-Ready Super Stretch award.

3. What specialized programs are available at Greystone Elementary?

There is a Gifted & Talented program at Greystone for students who learn at a faster rate than the average learner.

4. How does Greystone Elementary engage with the community?

The school has an active Facebook page to inform the community of events and accomplishments.

5. What is the school's approach to student discipline?

At Greystone Elementary, there is emphasis on positive behavior and character development, contributing to a respectful and supportive school atmosphere.