Northington Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1300 21st St E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(17-18)
25-29%
47%
(17-18)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
75%
32%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Northington Elementary School?
447 students attend Northington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Northington Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northington Elementary School?
Northington Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northington Elementary School offer ?
Northington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northington Elementary School part of?
Northington Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.

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