Rock Quarry Elementary School

2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

rqes.tuscaloosacityschools.com

605 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rock Quarry Elementary School, located in the Pinehurst neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a prominent institution within the Tuscaloosa City Schools system. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body and focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The faculty emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating core curriculum requirements with character development initiatives to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Rock Quarry Elementary is highly regarded for its active parent-teacher involvement and its dedication to building a cohesive school community. The campus offers various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs that encourage students to explore their interests in technology, the arts, and physical education. By prioritizing communication between home and school and maintaining a rigorous standard of instruction, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing foundation for every child in its care.

605

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Quarry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	39
Black	59
Asian	54
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
440 (72.7 %)
Black
59 (9.8 %)
Asian
54 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
39 (6.4 %)
Two or More
11 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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 City
Phone:	(205)759-8347
Website:	http://rqes.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
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 59

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 80