Buhl Elementary School

11968 Buhl School Rd
Buhl, AL 35446

www.tcss.net

223 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Buhl Elementary School, located at 11968 Buhl School Rd in Buhl, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution operating under the Tuscaloosa County School System. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students. It emphasizes creating a nurturing and structured environment where children can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for their continued educational journey.

As a member of the Tuscaloosa County school district, Buhl Elementary benefits from the broader resources and administrative support provided by the system. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a combination of standard curriculum requirements and community engagement. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current events, or enrollment information, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at http://www.tcss.net.

223

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buhl Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	32
Black	6
Two or More	4

White
181 (81.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (14.3 %)
Black
6 (2.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.8 %)

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:	Tuscaloosa County
Phone:	(205)342-2640
Website:	http://www.tcss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
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 31

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 38