Myrtlewood Elementary School

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279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Myrtlewood Elementary School is a public school located in Fosters, Alabama, and is part of the Tuscaloosa County School System. Serving students in the surrounding rural community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with personal development. As a cornerstone of the Fosters area, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage with their studies and develop essential social and academic skills.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Tuscaloosa County School District, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through comprehensive curriculum standards and community involvement. By utilizing resources provided by the district, Myrtlewood Elementary strives to maintain high educational benchmarks while addressing the individual needs of its student body. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official school website.

279

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Myrtlewood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	8
Black	84
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
179 (64.2 %)
Black
84 (30.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.9 %)
Two or More
5 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)342-2658
Website:	http://tcss.schoolwires.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
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 51

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 37