Tuggle Elementary School

Summary:

Tuggle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Birmingham, Alabama, serving 470 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Birmingham City School District, which is ranked 117 out of 137 districts in the state, Tuggle Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance and a student population that is predominantly African American and Hispanic, with over 86% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Tuggle Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Alabama elementary schools, with 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state and Birmingham City averages across all grade levels. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 18.8, could be an asset, as smaller class sizes can potentially allow for more individualized attention and support.

While Tuggle Elementary struggles academically, some nearby schools, such as EPIC Alternative Elementary and Princeton School, have significantly higher proficiency rates and rankings, despite serving similar student demographics. This suggests that with the right strategies and resources, Tuggle Elementary could potentially improve its performance and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

412 12th Ct N
Birmingham, AL 35204-2533

(205) 231-2675

District: Birmingham City

SchoolDigger Rank:
594^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,447

Students who attend Tuggle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wilkerson Middle School
High:	Parker High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.9%

Hispanic:

25.3%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tuggle Elementary School ranks worse than 86.8% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 14^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (71.9%), Hispanic (25.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuggle Elementary School is 16.7, which is the 7^th best among 26 elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)

Compare Tuggle Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuggle Elementary School is $10,447. 17 elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tuggle Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuggle Elementary School 594^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Tuggle Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Birmingham City:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham City 117^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tuggle Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tuggle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2016	8.41	660^th	691	4.5%
2017	15.84	591^st	688	14.1%
2018	16.24	576^th	680	15.3%
2019	14.13	604^th	681	11.3%
2021	11.74	640^th	692	7.5%
2022	12.25	617^th	687	10.2%
2023	11.46	619^th	680	9.0%
2024	13.52	594^th	684	13.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tuggle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	53.56	21^st	65	67.7%
2019	64.72	12^th	74	83.8%
2021	21.47	95^th	100	5.0%
2022	30.24	86^th	110	21.8%
2024	53.63	47^th	131	64.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Tuggle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	20.52	348^th	392	11.2%
2021	13.29	395^th	398	0.8%
2022	13.01	337^th	345	2.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tuggle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	19.51	477^th	567	15.9%
2018	22.33	540^th	651	17.1%
2019	15.64	597^th	649	8.0%
2021	11.50	625^th	653	4.3%
2022	14.84	587^th	651	9.8%
2023	16.87	546^th	623	12.4%
2024	17.21	573^rd	670	14.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Tuggle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	13.12	581^st	639	9.1%
2018	18.09	550^th	640	14.1%
2019	9.49	617^th	646	4.5%
2021	12.79	605^th	656	7.8%
2022	11.60	607^th	656	7.5%
2023	12.27	587^th	645	9.0%
2024	13.43	585^th	650	10.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Tuggle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	19.68	533^rd	639	16.6%
2018	19.34	540^th	650	16.9%
2019	20.26	536^th	650	17.5%
2021	12.68	604^th	669	9.7%
2022	14.14	588^th	669	12.1%
2023	12.76	577^th	649	11.1%
2024	15.05	565^th	655	13.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Tuggle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	25.22	283^rd	336	15.8%
2018	34.89	291^st	423	31.2%
2019	21.55	377^th	426	11.5%
2021	22.75	365^th	426	14.3%
2022	26.27	340^th	426	20.2%
2023	21.79	369^th	427	13.6%
2024	27.18	334^th	420	20.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tuggle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	39.07	85^th	130	34.6%
2018	44.27	77^th	140	45.0%
2019	50.98	64^th	152	57.9%
2021	15.62	156^th	164	4.9%
2022	18.06	156^th	175	10.9%
2023	27.41	142^nd	184	22.8%
2024	31.87	144^th	196	26.5%

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Rank History for Native American students at Tuggle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	40.47	38^th	58	34.5%
2021	25.19	51^st	63	19.0%
2022	40.59	38^th	65	41.5%

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Rank History for White students at Tuggle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	2.48	540^th	540	0.0%
2024	17.92	482^nd	535	9.9%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tuggle Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	3	377	2	145	0	0	1	528
2016	4	410	1	150	0	0	2	567
2017	2	398	0	145	1	1	8	555
2018	5	388	1	136	1	1	3	535
2019	9	404	0	133	2	0	5	553
2020	4	380	0	141	3	1	4	533
2021	3	333	0	128	2	1	4	471
2022	2	351	0	108	1	1	9	472
2023	5	338	0	119	0	0	8	470

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tuggle Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	528	25.0	21.1	73.5
2016	567	28.0	20.2	71.8
2017	555	29.0	19.1	72.8
2018	535	30.0	17.8	88
2019	553	29.0	19.0	88.2
2020	533	30.0	17.7	88
2021	471	32.3	14.5	88.1
2022	472	25.0	18.8	86.9
2023	470	28.0	16.7	87

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tuggle Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	528	25.0	21.1	73.5
2016	567	28.0	20.2	71.8
2017	555	29.0	19.1	72.8
2018	535	30.0	17.8	88
2019	553	29.0	19.0	88.2
2020	533	30.0	17.7	88
2021	471	32.3	14.5	88.1
2022	472	25.0	18.8	86.9
2023	470	28.0	16.7	87

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tuggle Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,625 (25.1%)	$7,821 (74.9%)	$10,447

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuggle Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 604^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 619^th of 680 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuggle Elementary School)	36.1	10.5	25.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)	30.8	19.1	11.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tuggle Elementary School)	16.7	11.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)	21.3	11.2	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tuggle Elementary School)	27.4	16.2	11.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)	21.3	12.6	8.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	553	470	15%
African American	404	338	16.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	133	119	10.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	5	44.4%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.2%	87%	1.2%

Schools Near Tuggle Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tuggle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	412 12th Ct N	Birmingham	35204	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-2675	470	28	16.7	87.0%	5 (1.1%)	338 (71.9%)	119 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	13.5	594^th of 684 public elementary schools	13.2%		11.5	619^th of 680 public elementary schools	9.0%	25	18.1	18.6	13.6				14.3		30.9	33.8	39.2				$10,447	$2,625	$7,821
Homebound Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2015 Park Place	Birmingham	35203	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	No	(205) 231-4777	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Engle Day Treatment	Public	1-7	2015 Park Place N	Birmingham	35203	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	No	(205) 231-4776	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Phillips Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2316 7th Avenue North	Birmingham	35203	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-9500	654	33	19.8	57.5%	3 (0.5%)	624 (95.4%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	73.8	165^th of 684 public elementary schools	75.9%		73.5	160^th of 680 public elementary schools	76.5%	5	39.1	45.8	78.6	79.0	47.2	50.0	18.6	54.0	72.5	66.1	82.1	92.6	88.9	81.6	$10,154	$1,011	$9,140
Norwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3136 Norwood Blvd	Birmingham	35234	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-3440	249	14	17.7	70.7%	2 (0.8%)	220 (88.4%)	23 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	12.1	615^th of 684 public elementary schools	10.1%		41.3	409^th of 680 public elementary schools	39.9%	206	14.9	27.6	13.0				6.9		34.8	20.7	28.6				$11,542	$2,602	$8,937
Washington K8	Public	PK, KG-8	115 Fourth Avenue South	Birmingham	35205	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-7740	567	30	18.9	92.1%	6 (1.1%)	350 (61.7%)	203 (35.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	20.6	544^th of 684 public elementary schools	20.5%		20.2	540^th of 680 public elementary schools	20.6%	4	8.0	41.5	20.0	9.7	4.2	11.9	9.5	13.6	57.1	33.3	31.0	24.7	29.6	30.6	$11,393	$2,367	$9,024
EPIC Alternative Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 10th Ave S	Birmingham	35205	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-7370	291	17	17.1	52.6%	6 (2.1%)	272 (93.5%)	8 (2.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	81.8	109^th of 684 public elementary schools	84.1%		87.2	62^nd of 680 public elementary schools	90.9%	47	43.5	58.6	76.9				55.2		69.6	89.7	82.1				$16,113	$4,396	$11,715
Princeton School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1425 2nd Ave W	Birmingham	35208	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(205) 231-2500	203	14	14.5	51.2%	0 (0.0%)	203 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.2	114^th of 684 public elementary schools	83.3%		44.1	393^rd of 680 public elementary schools	42.2%	279	51.6	51.5	52.9				42.4		87.1	81.8	94.1				$12,109	$2,245	$9,861
Glen Iris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 11th Street South	Birmingham	35205	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-7440	731	40	18.2	78.1%	13 (1.8%)	479 (65.5%)	212 (29.0%)	11 (1.5%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.4%)	14.3	586^th of 684 public elementary schools	14.3%		11.5	617^th of 680 public elementary schools	9.3%	31	22.7	9.5	8.8				19.8		46.0	29.7	37.4				$9,950	$1,538	$8,410
Hemphill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	714 12th Street SW	Birmingham	35211	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-7500	336	22	15.2	86.6%	1 (0.3%)	308 (91.7%)	25 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	14.7	584^th of 684 public elementary schools	14.6%		9.1	647^th of 680 public elementary schools	4.9%	63	42.0	6.0	6.7				5.9		40.8	22.5	33.3				$11,087	$2,703	$8,383

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuggle Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Tuggle Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Tuggle Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wilkerson Middle School
High : Parker High School

What is the racial makeup of Tuggle Elementary School?

Students at Tuggle Elementary School are 72% African American, 25% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

Is Tuggle Elementary School a good school?

Tuggle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.2% of Alabama elementary schools.

What district is Tuggle Elementary School in?

Birmingham City

How many students attend Tuggle Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Tuggle Elementary School.

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