- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuscaloosa, AL
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Quarry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010336000584
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Quarry Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Quarry Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Quarry Elementary School ranks #1 of 13 schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa City · Alabama
NCES ID 010336000584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Rock Quarry Elementary School grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 010336000584 · Tuscaloosa, AL Other · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 18.1:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (1,153 students)
Rock Quarry Elementary School grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Rock Quarry 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
Rock Quarry Elementary School
671 students
What this shows Rock Quarry Elementary School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Quarry Elementary School compares
Rock Quarry Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 79% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
African American 10.4%
Asian 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Rock Quarry 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 Rock Quarry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul W Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Quarry 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.
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
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 17.5:1 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Quarry Elementary School
How many students attend Rock Quarry Elementary School?
Rock Quarry Elementary School has 671 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuscaloosa, AL. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Quarry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Quarry Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rock Quarry Elementary School?
12.1% of students at Rock Quarry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Quarry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Quarry Elementary School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Quarry Elementary School?
Rock Quarry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Rock Quarry Elementary School rank among schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Quarry Elementary School ranks #1 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 Rock Quarry 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.