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Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School is a public primary school in Tuscaloosa, AL, serving grades PK–5, rated C-, with 291 students and a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 49% in English Language Arts, 32% in Math and 7% in Science.

C-TopHap school rating
Rating
C-
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
291
Students per teacher
14.5:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts49%
Math32%
Science7%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black80%
Hispanic17%
Two or more races2%
White0%
Native American0%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-17.3%
Prior-year enrollment
352

Homes assigned to this school

666 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Central Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
1510 Dinah Washington Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
(205) 759-3570
Website
tuscaloosacityschools.com
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
010336001252
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School district

Tuscaloosa City School District

District rating
B
Schools
21
Students
11,230
Spending per student
$12,640
Teachers (FTE)
656
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Central Elementary School

How is Central Elementary School rated?

Central Elementary School holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Tuscaloosa City School District is rated B overall.

How do students at Central Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Central Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 49% in English Language Arts, 32% in Math and 7% in Science.

What grades does Central Elementary School serve?

Central Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

291 students attend Central Elementary School, down from 352 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Central Elementary School?

TopHap matches 666 residential properties to Central Elementary School in and around Tuscaloosa. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Central Elementary School in?

Central Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District, which reports 21 schools, 11,230 students and $12,640 of spending per student.