At a glance
Reported students
205
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama other enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 93 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500
Lloyd Wood Education Center: 205 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 36
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2:1
What the reported data says about Lloyd Wood Education Center
Lloyd Wood Education Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Northport. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Tuscaloosa County. NCES reports 205 students for 2024–25.
Among 93 combined / other schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 513 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Alabama median of 16.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (44.9%) and White (44.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lloyd Wood Education Center
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.4%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black44.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tuscaloosa County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Legends Virtual Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Buhl Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
206 reported students
Crestmont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
268 reported students
Myrtlewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
280 reported students
Westwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
299 reported students
CollinsRiverside Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
318 reported students
Public schools near Lloyd Wood Education Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echols Middle School Middle · Tuscaloosa County | 07–08 | 738 | 0.2 mi |
| Crestmont Elementary School Elementary · Tuscaloosa County | PK–04 | 268 | 0.5 mi |
| Matthews Elementary School Elementary · Tuscaloosa County | PK–04 | 401 | 1 mi |
| CollinsRiverside Middle School Middle · Tuscaloosa County | 05–06 | 318 | 1.1 mi |
| FaucettVestavia Elementary School Elementary · Tuscaloosa County | PK–04 | 343 | 1.2 mi |
| STARS Academy Other · Tuscaloosa City | KG–12 | — | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lloyd Wood Education Center
What grades does Lloyd Wood Education Center serve?
Lloyd Wood Education Center reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Tuscaloosa County.
How many students attend Lloyd Wood Education Center?
Lloyd Wood Education Center reported 205 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 93 Alabama combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 36 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lloyd Wood Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 205 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lloyd Wood Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lloyd Wood Education Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tuscaloosa County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lloyd Wood Education Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lloyd Wood Education Center in?
Lloyd Wood Education Center is part of Tuscaloosa County, based in Tuscaloosa, AL, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lloyd Wood Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Echols Middle School (0.2 mi), Crestmont Elementary School (0.5 mi), Matthews Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.