How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elmore County | Tuscaloosa City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wetumpka, Alabama | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 11,971 | 11,186 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 16.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elmore County | Tuscaloosa City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,918 | $14,227 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.4% | 18.0% |
| State Revenue | 56.6% | 42.3% |
| Local Revenue | 25.0% | 39.7% |
Elmore County
Federal State Local
Tuscaloosa City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elmore County | Tuscaloosa City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.5% | 19.7% |
| African American | 23.4% | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.6% | 57.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elmore County | Tuscaloosa City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 40 | 19 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 539.5:1 | 394.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.2% | 21.2% |
School Types
Elmore County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
Tuscaloosa City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.