Verner Elementary School
Tel:
(205)759-3667
- Verner Elementary School serves 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 78% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than 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%.
School Overview
- Verner Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 554 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Verner Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Verner Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #44 out of 1,264 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 25% | 33% |
| White | 71% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tuscaloosa City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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: K-5 | 531 students
2.0 miles
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205)759-8347 2.0 K-5 531 - Tuscaloosa Rock Quary Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 525 students
2.0 miles
2100 Rock Quarry Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205)759-3700 2.0 6-8 525 - Tuscaloosa Northridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1016 students
2.9 miles
2901 Northridge Rd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205)759-3590 2.9 9-12 1016 - Tuscaloosa Holt High School Grades: 9-12 | 430 students
3.6 miles
3801 Alabama Ave Ne
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205)342-2768 3.6 9-12 430 - Tuscaloosa Holt Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 549 students
4.3 miles
1001 Crescent Ridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205)342-2650 4.3 PK-5 549
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