- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuscaloosa, AL
Arcadia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arcadia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010336001251
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcadia Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcadia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Elementary School ranks #4 of 13 schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa City · Alabama
NCES ID 010336001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Arcadia Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 010336001251 · Tuscaloosa, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 15.5:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (1,153 students)
Arcadia Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Arcadia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,153 students
- Paul W Bryant
Paul W Bryant High School
1,134 students
- Central High S
Central High School
796 students
- Northridge Mid
Northridge Middle School
775 students
- Eastwood Middl
Eastwood Middle School
711 students
- This school 418
Arcadia Elementary School
418 students
What this shows Arcadia Elementary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcadia Elementary School compares
Arcadia Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 22% in Alabama - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,227
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
White 11.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Arcadia Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa City reports $14,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcadia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul W Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcadia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Tuscaloosa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Standard public school
671 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Southview Elementary School
Standard public school
644 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
The Alberta School of Performing Arts
Standard public school
632 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Verner Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Taylorville Primary School
Standard public school
578 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
University Place Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcadia Elementary School
How many students attend Arcadia Elementary School?
Arcadia Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuscaloosa, AL. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arcadia Elementary School?
47.7% of students at Arcadia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcadia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arcadia Elementary School is African American at 70.6% of enrollment, in Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcadia Elementary School?
Arcadia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arcadia Elementary School rank among schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Elementary School ranks #4 of 13 schools in Tuscaloosa, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tuscaloosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa City?
Besides Arcadia Elementary School, Tuscaloosa City also operates Northridge High School (1,153 students), Paul W Bryant High School (1,134 students), and Central High School (796 students). See the Tuscaloosa City district page for the complete list.