Faucettvestavia Elementary School serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Faucettvestavia 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Faucettvestavia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Faucettvestavia Elementary School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Faucettvestavia 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 Faucettvestavia Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
28%
32%
White
61%
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
33%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faucettvestavia Elementary School's ranking?
Faucettvestavia Elementary School is ranked #153 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Faucettvestavia Elementary School?
408 students attend Faucettvestavia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Faucettvestavia Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faucettvestavia Elementary School?
Faucettvestavia Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Faucettvestavia Elementary School offer ?
Faucettvestavia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Faucettvestavia Elementary School part of?
Faucettvestavia Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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