NORTHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northington Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tuscaloosa City school district, located in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 447 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 25 teachers, Northington 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.
Northington Elementary School is a public school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serving students within the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. Situated on 21st Street East, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its young learners, focusing on developing essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive, community-centered environment.
The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive learning climate that encourages student growth and academic achievement. By utilizing the resources of the Tuscaloosa City Schools system, Northington Elementary works to implement engaging curricula while maintaining a close connection with local families. Through its commitment to excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped with the tools necessary for future educational milestones.
For more information, contact Northington Elementary School at (205) 759-3622 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-5818
(205) 759-3622
NORTHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 447 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tuscaloosa City
- Total Students:
- 447
- Teachers:
- 25.8
- 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 447 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 74.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.7%
- White
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.