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The original Davis School building, named for [[Alfred Davis]], was constructed in [[1898]] at the corner of [[20th Street Ensley|20th Street]] and [[Avenue P Ensley|Avenue L]] (now Avenue P). | The original Davis School building, named for [[Alfred Davis]], was constructed in [[1898]] at the corner of [[20th Street Ensley|20th Street]] and [[Avenue P Ensley|Avenue L]] (now Avenue P). | ||
The current school building was constructed on a triangular site for 1,040 African-American pupils in [[1926]] and expanded in [[1928]]. It is named [[William Councill]], the founder and first president of [[Alabama A&M University|A&M College]] at Normal. | The current school building was constructed on a triangular site for 1,040 African-American pupils in [[1926]] and expanded in [[1928]]. It is named in memory of [[William Councill]], the founder and first president of [[Alabama A&M University|A&M College]] at Normal. | ||
In [[2009]] plans were made for $7 million in renovations to Councill Elementary, but interim superintendent [[Barbara Allen]] suggested joining the student body with that of [[Bush Middle School]] in a new K-8 school. That proposal was repeated in [[2012]] by superintendent [[Craig Witherspoon]]. | In [[2009]] plans were made for $7 million in renovations to Councill Elementary, but interim superintendent [[Barbara Allen]] suggested joining the student body with that of [[Bush Middle School]] in a new K-8 school. That proposal was repeated in [[2012]] by superintendent [[Craig Witherspoon]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* {{Prince-1982}} | * {{Prince-1982}} | ||
* Gray, Jeremy (February 23, 2010) "Councill, Bush merger opponents voice concerns." | * Gray, Jeremy (February 23, 2010) "Councill, Bush merger opponents voice concerns." {{BN}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== |
Revision as of 16:27, 8 September 2015
Councill Elementary School | |
Birmingham City Schools | |
Years | 1926–present |
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Location | 1400 Avenue M Ensley, (map) Belview Heights |
Grades | Pre-K-6 |
Principal | Steve Brown |
Enrollment | 429 (2008) |
Colors | |
Mascot | |
Website | birmingham.schoolinsites.com |
William Hooper Councill Elementary School (formerly Davis School and Councill Negro Elementary School) is an elementary school in the Birmingham City Schools system which is located at 1400 Avenue M Ensley. The principal is Steve Brown.
The original Davis School building, named for Alfred Davis, was constructed in 1898 at the corner of 20th Street and Avenue L (now Avenue P).
The current school building was constructed on a triangular site for 1,040 African-American pupils in 1926 and expanded in 1928. It is named in memory of William Councill, the founder and first president of A&M College at Normal.
In 2009 plans were made for $7 million in renovations to Councill Elementary, but interim superintendent Barbara Allen suggested joining the student body with that of Bush Middle School in a new K-8 school. That proposal was repeated in 2012 by superintendent Craig Witherspoon.
Principals
References
- Prince, A. G. (1982) Landmarks of Ensley: Past and Present. revised edition. Ensley: Best Printing Service
- Gray, Jeremy (February 23, 2010) "Councill, Bush merger opponents voice concerns." The Birmingham News
External links
- William Hooper Councill Elementary School at birmingham.schoolinsites.com