Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Flatwoods Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flatwoods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Flatwoods Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Flatwoods Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flatwoods Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
36%
11%
Black
42%
32%
White
20%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flatwoods Elementary School's ranking?
Flatwoods Elementary School is ranked #632 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Flatwoods Elementary School often compared to?
Flatwoods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holt Elementary School, Crestmont Elementary School, Huntington Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Flatwoods Elementary School?
436 students attend Flatwoods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Flatwoods Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flatwoods Elementary School?
Flatwoods Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flatwoods Elementary School offer ?
Flatwoods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Flatwoods Elementary School part of?
Flatwoods Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
my grandchild been going to this school for 3 years and it is an excelliant school. the teachers are very wonderful.
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