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About this school
Norwood Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Birmingham, Alabama that is part of Birmingham City Schools.
It serves 237 students
in grades K - 5.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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95%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Feb 11, 2026
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Norwood Elementary School
$1,862
raised using DonorsChoose
5
projects
funded
2
teachers
funded
12
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
Norwood Elementary School has received support from
9 individuals from Alabama and
3 individuals out-of-state.
