Northport Elementary School serves 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northport Elementary School's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northport Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
8%
31%
White
78%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northport Elementary School?
558 students attend Northport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Northport Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northport Elementary School?
Northport Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northport Elementary School offer ?
Northport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northport Elementary School part of?
Northport Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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