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.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Verner Elementary School serves the west part of Tuscaloosa, AL, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Verner Elementary School's student population of 608 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Verner Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verner Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#98 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
20%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
70%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verner Elementary School's ranking?
Verner Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Verner Elementary School often compared to?
Verner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Quarry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Verner Elementary School?
608 students attend Verner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Verner Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verner Elementary School?
Verner Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Verner Elementary School offer ?
Verner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verner Elementary School part of?
Verner Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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