University Charter School Elementary
Charter School
368 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
University Charter School (UCS), located on the campus of the University of West Alabama in Livingston, is a public, tuition-free K-12 charter school. Founded with a commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students in the rural Black Belt region of Alabama, the school emphasizes a unique, research-based curriculum. UCS is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment that integrates hands-on instruction with a focus on student-led inquiry, aiming to bridge educational gaps and prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.
Central to the school's mission is its strong partnership with the University of West Alabama, which allows students access to unique resources, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. By prioritizing character development, academic rigor, and a community-centered approach, University Charter School strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and civic-minded leaders. The school serves as a model for educational innovation within the state, leveraging its university affiliation to enhance the overall learning experience for its diverse student body.
Central to the school's mission is its strong partnership with the University of West Alabama, which allows students access to unique resources, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. By prioritizing character development, academic rigor, and a community-centered approach, University Charter School strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and civic-minded leaders. The school serves as a model for educational innovation within the state, leveraging its university affiliation to enhance the overall learning experience for its diverse student body.
368
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 195 |
| Hispanic | 9 |
| Black | 155 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White195 (53.0 %)
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Black155 (42.1 %)
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Hispanic9 (2.4 %)
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Two or More7 (1.9 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | University Charter School |
| Phone: | (205)652-3848 |
| Website: | http://www.universitycharterschool.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 368 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 16.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 23.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 166 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
54
Kindergarten
65
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
55
Grade 3
51
Grade 4
49
Grade 5
44
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 54 |
| Kindergarten | 65 |
| Grade 1 | 50 |
| Grade 2 | 55 |
| Grade 3 | 51 |
| Grade 4 | 49 |
| Grade 5 | 44 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 188 | 51.1% |
| Male | 180 | 48.9% |
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