Verner Elementary School

www.tusc.k12.al.us

629 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Verner Elementary School, located in the Northridge area of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a well-regarded public institution serving students in the Tuscaloosa City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and community involvement. It serves as a central hub for families in the Northridge neighborhood, consistently striving to provide a rigorous curriculum that prepares young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its strategic location in Tuscaloosa, allowing it to integrate local resources and community partnerships into its educational programming. With a focus on academic excellence and student well-being, Verner Elementary maintains active engagement with parents and stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative approach to student success. For more specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, or current extracurricular offerings, families can visit the official Tuscaloosa City Schools website at http://www.tusc.k12.al.us.

629

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	36
Black	126
Asian	18
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
443 (70.4 %)
Black
126 (20.0 %)
Hispanic
36 (5.7 %)
Asian
18 (2.9 %)
Two or More
5 (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 City
Phone:	(205)759-3667
Website:	http://www.tusc.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
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 82

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 80