Taylorville Primary School serves 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylorville Primary School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taylorville Primary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
71%
32%
White
20%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Taylorville Primary School?
579 students attend Taylorville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Taylorville Primary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylorville Primary School?
Taylorville Primary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taylorville Primary School offer ?
Taylorville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Taylorville Primary School part of?
Taylorville Primary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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