Enrollment
632
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 010336001250
The Alberta School of Performing Arts — Tuscaloosa, AL
Federal NCES profile for The Alberta School of Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Alberta School of Performing Arts earns a D Resource Investment Index (45/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 45/100
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 632
- students enrolled
School address
District: Tuscaloosa City · Alabama
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Alabama avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Alberta School of Performing Arts compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Alberta School of Performing Arts reports 632 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Alabama state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 75.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Alabama average and 45% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 316 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tuscaloosa City spends $14,403 per pupil district-wide, below the Alabama average of $14,500 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.7% from local sources (property taxes), 42.3% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Alberta School of Performing Arts compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alabama state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 28% | 58.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
14 smaller classes than 56% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
632 larger than 75% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 8% in Alabama — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,403
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alabama avg of $14,500
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 632 Top 73% in Alabama — larger than 27% of 1,369 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 75.1% +28% vs state
NCES ID 010336001250
Student demographics
African American 83.7%
White 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 316:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 51
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscaloosa City, which includes The Alberta School of Performing Arts.
$14,403
Per student
-1%
vs Alabama
Avg $14,500
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 42.3%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
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- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
Similar other schools in Tuscaloosa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Standard public school
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Southview Elementary School
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644 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Verner Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Taylorville Primary School
Standard public school
578 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
University Place Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about The Alberta School of Performing Arts
How many students attend The Alberta School of Performing Arts?
The Alberta School of Performing Arts has 632 students enrolled. It is a other school in Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Alberta School of Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at The Alberta School of Performing Arts is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Alabama average of 17.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Alberta School of Performing Arts?
75.1% of students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Alberta School of Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at The Alberta School of Performing Arts is African American at 83.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Alberta School of Performing Arts?
The Alberta School of Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.