University Place Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, AL serves 612 students in grades PK–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of approximately 16:1.
Math proficiency is 24%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 25%, showing a decline from 35% in 2019 to 24% in 2023.
Reading proficiency stands at 33%, which is lower than the state average of 47% and the district average of 41%, remaining stable around this level in recent years.
Science proficiency ranges from 10–14%, significantly lower than the state average of 38% and the district average of 30% in 2022.
Minority enrollment is high at 94%, with 79% Black (not Hispanic) students, and free/reduced lunch eligibility has increased from 53% in 2017 to 64% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Univ Place Elementary School serves the southern part of Tuscaloosa, AL, covering an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
University Place Elementary School's student population of 570 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-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
School Rankings
University Place 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 University Place Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#762 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Place Elementary School's ranking?
University Place Elementary School is ranked #762 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend University Place Elementary School?
570 students attend University Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of University Place Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Place Elementary School?
University Place Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Place Elementary School offer ?
University Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Place Elementary School part of?
University Place Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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