University Charter School Elementary

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.
368
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Charter School Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White195
Hispanic9
Black155
Asian1
Two or More7
American Indian1
  • White
    195 (53.0 %)
  • Black
    155 (42.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for University Charter School Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten54
Kindergarten65
Grade 150
Grade 255
Grade 351
Grade 449
Grade 544
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for University Charter School Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18851.1%
Male18048.9%