Buhl Elementary School

Summary:

Buhl Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 223 students in grades PK-4 in Buhl, Alabama, which is part of the Tuscaloosa County School District. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, it currently outperforms the Tuscaloosa County and Alabama state averages in several key academic areas, particularly in 3rd grade English and 4th grade science.

One notable aspect of Buhl Elementary is its significantly higher percentage of white students (81.17%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. However, the school's performance data for subgroups, such as white students and special education students, indicates that there may be achievement gaps that need to be addressed. Additionally, Buhl Elementary has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 38.29% in 2021-2022 to 61.88% in 2022-2023, suggesting growing socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student learning and performance.

When compared to nearby schools, Buhl Elementary generally outperforms the Tuscaloosa County and Alabama state averages in academic areas, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Huntington Place Elementary and FaucettVestavia Elementary in the same district. The school's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 128 out of 692 in 2020-2021 to 303 out of 684 in 2023-2024, suggests that it may be facing challenges that are impacting its overall performance compared to other elementary schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 11968 Buhl School Rd
       Buhl, AL  35446


(205) 342-2640

District: Tuscaloosa County

SchoolDigger Rank:
303rd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,697 Help


Students who attend Buhl Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sipsey Valley Middle School
High:    Sipsey Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Hispanic:
14.3%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buhl Elementary School ranks better than 55.7% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 7th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Buhl Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Tuscaloosa County School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (14.3%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buhl Elementary School is 17.1, which is the 6th best among 17 elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buhl Elementary School is $10,697, which is the highest among 19 elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buhl Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buhl Elementary School 303rd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Buhl Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tuscaloosa County:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscaloosa County 90th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buhl Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Buhl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.59 169th 623 72.9%
2005 71.13 159th 688 76.9%
2006 69.80 160th 689 76.8%
2007 69.24 190th 698 72.8%
2008 63.36 245th 698 64.9%
2009 39.96 484th 696 30.5%
2010 51.82 394th 704 44.0%
2011 63.25 282nd 709 60.2%
2012 40.25 508th 696 27.0%
2013 35.76 549th 696 21.1%
2014 34.20 484th 695 30.4%
2015 50.55 338th 691 51.1%
2016 65.42 217th 691 68.6%
2017 73.50 154th 688 77.6%
2018 68.02 215th 680 68.4%
2019 67.12 201st 681 70.5%
2021 76.01 128th 692 81.5%
2022 52.47 335th 687 51.2%
2023 43.64 396th 680 41.8%
2024 56.14 303rd 684 55.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buhl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.29 156th 345 54.8%
2023 26.16 302nd 373 19.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buhl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.27 179th 567 68.4%
2018 74.82 119th 651 81.7%
2019 77.79 78th 649 88.0%
2021 79.61 80th 653 87.7%
2022 52.65 318th 651 51.2%
2023 64.72 196th 623 68.5%
2024 64.31 230th 670 65.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Buhl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.59 353rd 639 44.8%
2018 49.31 352nd 640 45.0%
2019 49.41 337th 646 47.8%
2021 81.13 92nd 656 86.0%
2022 52.66 301st 656 54.1%
2023 39.30 397th 645 38.4%
2024 49.58 330th 650 49.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Buhl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 85.27 69th 639 89.2%
2018 79.58 115th 650 82.3%
2019 78.32 105th 650 83.8%
2021 66.46 198th 669 70.4%
2022 49.94 338th 669 49.5%
2023 45.18 368th 649 43.3%
2024 59.86 266th 655 59.4%
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Rank History for White students at Buhl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.71 249th 508 51.0%
2019 60.83 174th 529 67.1%
2021 65.62 152nd 539 71.8%
2022 37.76 340th 540 37.0%
2023 25.96 423rd 528 19.9%
2024 49.77 276th 535 48.4%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buhl Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 157 157
1989 174 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1990 162 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1991 163 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1992 177 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1993 173 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1994 179 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1995 210 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1996 210 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1997 225 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1998 236 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1999 238 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2000 235 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2001 205 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 196 10 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2003 196 10 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2004 175 7 0 6 0 n/a n/a 2 190
2005 160 10 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2006 180 3 0 8 0 n/a n/a 2 193
2007 177 5 0 10 0 n/a n/a 6 198
2008 174 6 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2009 167 4 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2010 167 10 1 18 0 n/a n/a 6 202
2011 172 11 1 14 0 0 1 0 199
2012 163 6 1 10 0 0 1 0 181
2013 159 11 1 7 0 0 2 0 180
2014 155 11 0 10 0 0 3 0 179
2015 177 5 0 12 0 0 3 0 197
2016 197 9 0 15 0 0 6 0 227
2017 199 7 0 18 0 0 4 0 228
2018 207 5 0 26 0 0 4 0 242
2019 214 9 0 30 3 0 1 0 257
2020 203 7 0 26 2 0 1 0 239
2021 197 7 0 27 0 0 1 0 232
2022 182 7 0 30 0 0 3 0 222
2023 181 6 0 32 0 0 4 0 223

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 Buhl Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 157 10.0 15.7 0
1989 178 11.0 16.1 n/a
1990 166 11.0 15.0 0
1991 171 11.0 15.5 n/a
1992 186 10.0 18.6 n/a
1993 180 11.0 16.4 n/a
1994 184 10.0 18.4 n/a
1995 211 11.8 17.9 n/a
1996 211 11.8 17.9 n/a
1997 227 12.0 18.9 28.2
1998 240 13.9 17.3 38.3
1999 245 16.0 15.3 49.4
2000 242 17.0 14.2 48.8
2001 213 16.5 12.9 57.7
2002 209 15.0 13.9 52.2
2003 209 15.0 13.9 52.2
2004 190 16.5 11.5 55.3
2005 177 13.0 13.6 54.2
2006 193 13.0 14.7 48.2
2007 198 14.0 14.1 57.8
2008 192 13.0 14.8 54.7
2009 190 13.9 13.6 62.1
2010 202 13.0 15.5 66.8
2011 199 13.0 15.3 69.8
2012 181 12.0 15.0 66.9
2013 180 13.0 13.8 68.3
2014 179 11.0 16.2 65.9
2015 197 12.0 16.4 64.5
2016 227 12.0 18.9 51.5
2017 228 14.0 16.2 60.5
2018 242 15.0 16.1 58.7
2019 257 16.0 16.0 58.8
2020 239 15.0 15.9 57.7
2021 232 16.0 14.5 55.2
2022 222 11.0 20.1 38.3
2023 223 13.0 17.1 61.9

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 Buhl Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 157 10.0 15.7 0
1989 178 11.0 16.1 n/a
1990 166 11.0 15.0 0
1991 171 11.0 15.5 n/a
1992 186 10.0 18.6 n/a
1993 180 11.0 16.4 n/a
1994 184 10.0 18.4 n/a
1995 211 11.8 17.9 n/a
1996 211 11.8 17.9 n/a
1997 227 12.0 18.9 28.2
1998 240 13.9 17.3 38.3
1999 245 16.0 15.3 49.4
2000 242 17.0 14.2 48.8
2001 213 16.5 12.9 57.7
2002 209 15.0 13.9 52.2
2003 209 15.0 13.9 52.2
2004 190 16.5 11.5 55.3
2005 177 13.0 13.6 54.2
2006 193 13.0 14.7 48.2
2007 198 14.0 14.1 57.8
2008 192 13.0 14.8 54.7
2009 190 13.9 13.6 62.1
2010 202 13.0 15.5 66.8
2011 199 13.0 15.3 69.8
2012 181 12.0 15.0 66.9
2013 180 13.0 13.8 68.3
2014 179 11.0 16.2 65.9
2015 197 12.0 16.4 64.5
2016 227 12.0 18.9 51.5
2017 228 14.0 16.2 60.5
2018 242 15.0 16.1 58.7
2019 257 16.0 16.0 58.8
2020 239 15.0 15.9 57.7
2021 232 16.0 14.5 55.2
2022 222 11.0 20.1 38.3
2023 223 13.0 17.1 61.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buhl Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,630 (15.2%) $9,043 (84.5%) $10,697

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buhl Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 201st of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 396th of 680 Elementary schools
 28.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buhl Elementary School)66.735.9
 30.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa County)54.337.2
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buhl Elementary School)59.433.3
 26.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa County)47.734.6
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students257223
 13.2%
African American96
 33.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic3032
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White214181
 15.4%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.8%61.9%
 3.1%


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

Middle : Sipsey Valley Middle School
High : Sipsey Valley High School

Students at Buhl Elementary School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Buhl Elementary School.

Buhl Elementary School ranks 303rd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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