Northport Elementary School serves 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northport Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
594 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Northport Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
9%
11%

Black
9%
32%

White
78%
51%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northport Elementary School?
594 students attend Northport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Northport Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northport Elementary School?
Northport Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northport Elementary School offer ?
Northport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Northport Elementary School part of?
Northport Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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