Buhl Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Buhl Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buhl Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Buhl Elementary School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buhl Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Buhl Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
3%
32%
White
82%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buhl Elementary School's ranking?
Buhl Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Buhl Elementary School?
222 students attend Buhl Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Buhl Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buhl Elementary School?
Buhl Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Buhl Elementary School offer ?
Buhl Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Buhl Elementary School part of?
Buhl Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
School Reviews
3 10/29/2016
No diversity in teaching or school staffing ``Teacher / pupil ratio needs revisiting
5 1/3/2014
I am a former student who dearly lived every moment. This school will always be special in my heart.
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