- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuscaloosa, AL
Taylorville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylorville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010339001445
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylorville Primary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylorville Primary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylorville Primary School ranks #13 of 13 schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339001445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Taylorville Primary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010339001445 · Tuscaloosa, AL Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 20.6:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Taylorville Primary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Taylorville Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscaloosa Cou
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- Walker Element
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- This school 578
Taylorville Primary School
578 students
What this shows Taylorville Primary School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylorville Primary School compares
Taylorville Primary 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 87% in Alabama - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 73.9%
White 14.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Taylorville Primary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylorville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylorville Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylorville Primary School
How many students attend Taylorville Primary School?
Taylorville Primary School has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuscaloosa, AL. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylorville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylorville Primary School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylorville Primary School?
62.0% of students at Taylorville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylorville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylorville Primary School is African American at 73.9% of enrollment, in Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylorville Primary School?
Taylorville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Taylorville Primary School rank among schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylorville Primary School ranks #13 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 County?
Besides Taylorville Primary School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.