Verner Elementary School
Tel:
(205)759-3667
- Verner Elementary School serves 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Verner Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Verner Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Verner Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 570 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Verner Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Verner Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #31 out of 1270 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 22% | 33% |
| White | 71% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tuscaloosa City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Verner Elementary School is Northridge High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rock Quary Middle School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rock Quarry Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tuscaloosa Rock Quarry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 543 students
2.0 miles
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205)759-8347 2.0 PK-5 543 - Tuscaloosa Rock Quary Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 530 students
2.0 miles
2100 Rock Quarry Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205)759-3578 2.0 6-8 530 - Tuscaloosa Northridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,002 student
2.9 miles
2901 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205)759-3590 2.9 9-12 1,002 - Tuscaloosa Holt High School Grades: 9-12 | 388 students
3.6 miles
3801 Alabama Ave Ne
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205)342-2768 3.6 9-12 388 - Tuscaloosa Holt Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 543 students
4.3 miles
1001 Crescent Ridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205)342-2650 4.3 PK-5 543
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