Big Sandy Elementary

11950 Upper Hull Road
Moundville, AL 35474

bigsandyelementary.tcss.net

480 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Big Sandy Elementary School, located in Moundville, Alabama, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Tuscaloosa County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Big Sandy Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. Through various school programs and extracurricular initiatives, the staff works to nurture the social-emotional needs of their students while maintaining a focus on community values. The school remains committed to providing a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their school culture.

480

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Sandy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	29
Black	207
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
235 (49.0 %)
Black
207 (43.1 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)342-2840
Website:	http://bigsandyelementary.tcss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
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 30

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Big Sandy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Big Sandy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	45.8%
Male	260	54.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th