Tuskegee Public Elementary School ranked #1143 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #702 in 2010 and consistently placing in the bottom 50% statewide in overall testing performance.
In 2023, math proficiency was 8%, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 20%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 6–9%, lower than the state average.
Enrollment declined from 349 students in 2019 to 258 students in 2023, while the percentage eligible for free lunch increased to 98%, reflecting socioeconomic challenges in this Union County AL public elementary school.
Serving grades 4–6, the school had 258 students with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 in 2023, contrasting with a lower ratio of 20:1 the previous year due to staffing changes.
Minority enrollment was 99%, predominantly Black (243 of 258 students), with little change in demographic proportions over recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tuskegee Public Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Tuskegee Public Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuskegee Public Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1143 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
92%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
2%
50%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuskegee Public Elementary School's ranking?
Tuskegee Public Elementary School is ranked #1143 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Tuskegee Public Elementary School often compared to?
Tuskegee Public Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reeltown Elementary School, Notasulga High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Tuskegee Public Elementary School?
261 students attend Tuskegee Public Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tuskegee Public Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tuskegee Public Elementary School?
Tuskegee Public Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tuskegee Public Elementary School offer ?
Tuskegee Public Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuskegee Public Elementary School part of?
Tuskegee Public Elementary School is part of Macon County School District.
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