How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Martin L King Jr Elementary School | Northridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 467 | 1,153 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.9% | 34.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Martin L King Jr Elementary School | Northridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,403 | $14,403 |
| District | Tuscaloosa City | Tuscaloosa City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Martin L King Jr Elementary School | Northridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.2% | 52.4% |
| African American | 88.4% | 35.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Martin L King Jr Elementary School | Northridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 467:1 | 288.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.2% | 19.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 53 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.