At a glance
Reported students
578
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500
Taylorville Primary School: 578 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. 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
- 541
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Taylorville Primary School
Taylorville Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Tuscaloosa. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Tuscaloosa County. NCES reports 578 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the Alabama median of 16.9:1 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 (73.9%) and White (14.2%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Taylorville Primary School
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 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
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.2%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black73.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Northport Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
558 reported students
Brookwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
631 reported students
Englewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
522 reported students
Big Sandy Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
522 reported students
Maxwell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
511 reported students
Flatwoods Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
459 reported students
Public schools near Taylorville Primary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood Elementary School Elementary · Tuscaloosa County | 03–05 | 522 | 1.4 mi |
| Southview Elementary School Elementary · Tuscaloosa City | PK–05 | 644 | 3.1 mi |
| Skyland Elementary School Elementary · Tuscaloosa City | PK–05 | 459 | 3.2 mi |
| Maxwell Elementary School Elementary · Tuscaloosa County | PK–05 | 511 | 3.5 mi |
| Woodland Forrest Elementary School Elementary · Tuscaloosa City | PK–05 | 544 | 4.3 mi |
| University Place Elementary School Elementary · Tuscaloosa City | PK–05 | 570 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Taylorville Primary School
What grades does Taylorville Primary School serve?
Taylorville Primary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tuscaloosa County.
How many students attend Taylorville Primary School?
Taylorville Primary School reported 578 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 541 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Taylorville Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 578 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Taylorville Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Taylorville Primary School 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 Taylorville Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.7% 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 Taylorville Primary School in?
Taylorville Primary School 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 Taylorville Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Englewood Elementary School (1.4 mi), Southview Elementary School (3.1 mi), Skyland Elementary School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.