Cottondale Elementary School

www.tcss.net

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cottondale Elementary School, located at 2301 Cottondale Lane in Cottondale, Alabama, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Tuscaloosa County School System. The school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood development. By operating under the district’s broader educational framework, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success through a combination of classroom instruction and community engagement.

As a member of the Tuscaloosa County School System, Cottondale Elementary benefits from the district's resources and commitment to modern educational practices. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Cottondale area, prioritizing student growth, character development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. For families and community members seeking more specific information regarding the school's current curriculum, extracurricular programs, or administrative policies, the school’s official website at http://www.tcss.net provides comprehensive resources and updates on district-wide initiatives.

451

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottondale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	126
Black	127
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

White
177 (39.2 %)
Black
127 (28.2 %)
Hispanic
126 (27.9 %)
Two or More
18 (4.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)342-2642
Website:	http://www.tcss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
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 37

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 62