Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arcadia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arcadia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Arcadia Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Mascot
The Little Stampede
School Rankings
Arcadia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcadia Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#711 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
72%
32%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Little Stampede
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcadia Elementary School's ranking?
Arcadia Elementary School is ranked #711 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Arcadia Elementary School often compared to?
Arcadia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Alberta School Of Performing Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Arcadia Elementary School?
420 students attend Arcadia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Arcadia Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arcadia Elementary School?
Arcadia Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arcadia Elementary School offer ?
Arcadia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arcadia Elementary School part of?
Arcadia Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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