- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuscaloosa, AL
The Alberta School of Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for The Alberta School of Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010336001250
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Alberta School of Performing Arts earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 13
- schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
The Alberta School of Performing Arts has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Alberta School of Performing Arts ranks #2 of 13 schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa City · Alabama
NCES ID 010336001250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
The Alberta School of Performing Arts grew from 671 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 010336001250 · Tuscaloosa, AL Other · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 13.4:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (1,153 students)
The Alberta School of Performing Arts grew from 671 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
The Alberta School of Performing Arts 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
The Alberta School of Performing Arts
632 students
What this shows The Alberta School of Performing Arts reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Alberta School of Performing Arts compares
The Alberta School of Performing Arts 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 7% in Alabama - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, The Alberta School of Performing Arts is less 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 The Alberta School of Performing Arts 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Alberta School of Performing Arts'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
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 (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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 public school in Tuscaloosa, AL. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), up 34.
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 13.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 46/100 (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 The Alberta School of Performing Arts rank among schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, The Alberta School of Performing Arts ranks #2 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 The Alberta School of Performing Arts, 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.