Tuggle Elementary School

www.bhm.k12.al.us/tuggle

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tuggle Elementary School, located in the Smithfield neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, is a core institution within the Birmingham City Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth and social development. The school’s mission is centered on creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

As part of the broader Birmingham public school system, Tuggle Elementary focuses on preparing young learners for middle school success by fostering essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school plays an active role in its community, often serving as a hub for local families and participating in district-wide initiatives designed to improve student outcomes. By integrating traditional instruction with various extracurricular opportunities, Tuggle strives to build a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

470

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuggle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	119
Black	338
Two or More	8

Black
338 (71.9 %)
Hispanic
119 (25.3 %)
Two or More
8 (1.7 %)
White
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Birmingham City
Phone:	(205)231-2675
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/tuggle
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tuggle Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tuggle Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	46%
Male	254	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)