Located in the western-most portion of the City of Birmingham, Wylam is situated in an urban community and is surrounded by older, single family homes. Wylam Park is within walking distance and has community football and cheerleading teams in which many of the students participate.
Wylam Elementary School is classified as a Title I School that focuses on the following core values: Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Compassion, and Teamwork.