UNIVERSITY PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
University Place Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tuscaloosa City school district, located in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 357 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 24 teachers, University Place Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
University Place Elementary School, located in the heart of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a dedicated member of the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence is prioritized. The faculty and staff focus on developing the whole child by balancing rigorous core instruction with social-emotional learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.
Beyond the classroom, University Place Elementary emphasizes community involvement and family engagement as pillars of its success. By utilizing its central location and maintaining strong ties with the surrounding Tuscaloosa community, the school offers students a variety of resources and opportunities to grow. With a mission centered on student achievement and character development, University Place strives to create a safe, collaborative space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact University Place Elementary School at (205) 759-3664 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-3922
(205) 759-3664
UNIVERSITY PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tuscaloosa City
- Total Students:
- 357
- Teachers:
- 24.8
- 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 357 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNIVERSITY PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 74.2%
- White
- 12.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.