VERNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Verner Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Tuscaloosa City school district, located in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 570 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Verner 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.

Verner Elementary School, located in the Northridge area of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a well-regarded public institution serving students in the Tuscaloosa City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and community involvement. It serves as a central hub for families in the Northridge neighborhood, consistently striving to provide a rigorous curriculum that prepares young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its strategic location in Tuscaloosa, allowing it to integrate local resources and community partnerships into its educational programming. With a focus on academic excellence and student well-being, Verner Elementary maintains active engagement with parents and stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative approach to student success. For more specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, or current extracurricular offerings, families can visit the official Tuscaloosa City Schools website at http://www.tusc.k12.al.us.

For more information, contact Verner Elementary School at (205) 759-3667 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2701 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-1618
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VERNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 570 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tuscaloosa City
Total Students:
570
Teachers:
32.2
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 570 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VERNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.7%
Black or African American
21.9%
Asian
4.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.