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Englewood Elementary School vs. Verner Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Englewood Elementary School
10300 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Verner Elementary School
2701 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
n/a

Verner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Englewood Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, AL, serves 527 students in grades 3–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the district average of 17:1.
Math proficiency is 23%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Tuscaloosa County district average of 24%, showing a decline from 50% proficiency reported in 2019.
Reading proficiency stands at 50%, which is higher than the state average of 47% and the district average of 45%, remaining relatively stable over recent years.
Science proficiency ranges between 20% and 24%, which is lower than the state average of 38% and district average of 34%.
Enrollment increased slightly from 502 students in 2022 to 527 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch rose significantly from 47% in 2022 to 66% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic needs among the student body.
Verner Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, AL, serves 621 students in grades PK–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is approximately equal to the district average but higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 59%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Tuscaloosa City district average of 25%, although scores declined from a peak of 93% in 2012 to current levels.
Reading proficiency stands at 70%, higher than the state average of 47% and district average of 41%, but has decreased from previous highs of 97% in 2012 and 95% in 2011.
Science proficiency ranges between 55% and 59%, surpassing the state average of 38% and district average of 30%, showing improvement from 40% in 2021 to 55–59% in 2022.
Enrollment increased from 528 students in 2019 to 629 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch decreased from 20% in 2017 to 18% in 2023, indicating a slight shift in socioeconomic composition over recent years.
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-5
Total Students
527 students
621 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Englewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Verner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Verner Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Englewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Verner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Englewood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Verner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#554 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#98 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Englewood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Verner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
59%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Englewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Englewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Englewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Englewood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Verner Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
43
Kindergarten Students
-
99
Grade 1 Students
-
103
Grade 2 Students
-
97
Grade 3 Students
173
96
Grade 4 Students
169
92
Grade 5 Students
185
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Englewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Englewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
74%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Englewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Englewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Englewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Englewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Verner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Englewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Verner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Englewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Verner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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