- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010336002145
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 23
- public schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary ranks #2 of 23 public schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa City · Alabama
NCES ID 010336002145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010336002145 · Tuscaloosa, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 16.2:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (1,153 students)
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary 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 324
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
324 students
What this shows Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary compares
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 54% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 31% in Alabama - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.4%
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.8%
White 40.7%
Asian 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary 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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul W Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary'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 elementary schools in Tuscaloosa
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
How many students attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tuscaloosa, AL. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% higher 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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
27.2% of students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in Tuscaloosa, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary rank among public schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary ranks #2 of 23 public 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 public schools in Tuscaloosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa City?
Besides Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary, 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.