Skyland Elementary School

408 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

sky.tuscaloosacityschools.com

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Skyland Elementary School, located on Southview Drive in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a dedicated member of the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. Serving a diverse community of young learners, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its mission is centered on preparing students for future success by emphasizing foundational skills, character development, and a commitment to academic growth within a safe and nurturing campus atmosphere.

The school utilizes a variety of resources to encourage student achievement and parent involvement, which are pillars of the Tuscaloosa City Schools educational philosophy. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a strong connection with the local community, Skyland Elementary strives to address the unique needs of every student. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific curriculum, upcoming events, or administrative policies can find comprehensive information on their official website.

385

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Skyland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	40
Black	336
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
336 (87.3 %)
Hispanic
40 (10.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)759-3638
Website:	http://sky.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
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 6

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 57