Flatwoods Elementary School
Tel:
(205)342-2648
- Flatwoods Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Flatwoods Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Flatwoods Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 471 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Flatwoods Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Flatwoods Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #218 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 7% |
| Black | 38% | 33% |
| White | 27% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tuscaloosa County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Flatwoods Elementary School is Sprayberry Regional Ed Center (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Echols Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Crestmont Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Northport Crestmont Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 366 students
2.0 miles
2400 34th Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205)342-2695 2.0 PK-5 366 - Northport Echols Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 686 students
2.5 miles
2701 Echols Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205)342-2884 2.5 6-8 686 - Northport Faucett-vestavia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 427 students
2.9 miles
1150 Vestavia Circle
Northport, AL 35473
(205)342-2646 2.9 PK-5 427 - Northport Matthews Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 483 students
3.3 miles
1225 Rice Mine Road
Northport, AL 35476
(205)342-2654 3.3 K-5 483 - Northport Sprayberry Regional Ed Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 76 students
3.3 miles
1324 Rice Mine Rd
Northport, AL 35476
(205)342-2660 3.3 PK-12 76
School Reviews
| 5 my grandchild been going to this school for 3 years and it is an excelliant school. the teachers are very wonderful. - Posted by Parent - nasta |
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