SOUTHVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Southview Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tuscaloosa City school district, located in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 541 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Southview Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Southview Elementary School, located on Southview Drive in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a dedicated member of the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-age students. As part of a city-wide district, Southview benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by the Tuscaloosa City Schools system, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social development in a supportive learning environment.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging student participation in various classroom activities and school-wide initiatives. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Southview Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Southview Elementary School at (205) 345-1325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
SOUTHVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 541 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tuscaloosa City
- Total Students:
- 541
- Teachers:
- 32.2
- 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 541 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.1%
- White
- 4.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.