Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake View Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lake View Elementary School's student population of 757 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake View Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake View Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#151 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
14%
32%
White
81%
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
20%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake View Elementary School's ranking?
Lake View Elementary School is ranked #151 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lake View Elementary School often compared to?
Lake View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vance Elementary School, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Lake View Elementary School?
757 students attend Lake View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lake View Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake View Elementary School?
Lake View Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Lake View Elementary School offer ?
Lake View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake View Elementary School part of?
Lake View Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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