Serving 258 students in grades 4-6, Tuskegee Public Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuskegee Public Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Tuskegee Public Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Tuskegee Public Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuskegee Public Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
94%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuskegee Public Elementary School's ranking?
Tuskegee Public Elementary School is ranked #1165 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Tuskegee Public Elementary School often compared to?
Tuskegee Public Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Notasulga High School, Reeltown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Tuskegee Public Elementary School?
258 students attend Tuskegee Public Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tuskegee Public Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuskegee Public Elementary School?
Tuskegee Public Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tuskegee Public Elementary School offer ?
Tuskegee Public Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuskegee Public Elementary School part of?
Tuskegee Public Elementary School is part of Macon County School District.
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