ARCADIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Arcadia Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tuscaloosa City school district, located in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 310 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Arcadia Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Arcadia Elementary School, located at 315 McFarland Blvd E in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational resources, Arcadia Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families.
The school places a high value on collaboration and partnership, actively encouraging parent and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. With a focus on the "whole child," Arcadia provides various programs and initiatives designed to support both the social-emotional and academic needs of its learners. For those interested in learning more about their specific policies, academic calendar, or mission statement, the school’s official website at [arc.tuscaloosacityschools.com](http://arc.tuscaloosacityschools.com) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.
For more information, contact Arcadia Elementary School at (205) 759-3567 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3567
ARCADIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 310 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tuscaloosa City
- Total Students:
- 310
- Teachers:
- 18.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 310 students
- Black or African American
- 54.8%
- White
- 30.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.