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Flatwoods Elementary School

Summary:

Flatwoods Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Northport, Alabama, with a student population of 436. The school is part of the Tuscaloosa County School District, which is ranked 90 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Flatwoods Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Tuscaloosa County and Alabama state averages on standardized tests, with only 20.59% of 3rd graders and 24.39% of 4th graders proficient or better in math, and 48.53% of 3rd graders and 52.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in English. This is significantly lower than the county and state averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with 80.28% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the nearby schools. Flatwoods Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, such as Westwood Elementary and Huntington Place Elementary, which have student populations that are over 75% White.

Flatwoods Elementary's performance on standardized tests has been inconsistent over the years, with the school's statewide ranking ranging from 141 out of 691 schools in 2015-2016 (4-star rating) to 497 out of 680 schools in 2022-2023 (1-star rating). This suggests that the school may be struggling to maintain consistent academic progress. Additionally, the school shows significant gaps in the performance of specific student subgroups, with its African American students ranking 99 out of 426 Alabama elementary schools, while its Hispanic students ranked only 139 out of 175 schools. The nearby higher-performing schools in the Tuscaloosa County district may provide insights into strategies that Flatwoods Elementary could adopt to improve its overall student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 3800 66th Ave
       Northport, AL  35473-2210

(205) 342-2648

District: Tuscaloosa County

SchoolDigger Rank:
500th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,480 Help


Students who attend Flatwoods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    CollinsRiverside Middle School
High:    Sipsey Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.5%
Hispanic:
34.5%
White:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.8% Help


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Compare Details Flatwoods Elementary School ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 12th 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 28.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Flatwoods Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.5%), Hispanic (34.5%), White (19.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flatwoods Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 5th 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 Flatwoods Elementary School is $9,480. 9 elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flatwoods Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flatwoods Elementary School 500th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Flatwoods 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 Flatwoods Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.45 383rd 623 38.5%
2005 41.69 463rd 688 32.7%
2006 45.76 408th 689 40.8%
2007 45.66 425th 698 39.1%
2008 57.85 300th 698 57.0%
2009 66.48 211th 696 69.7%
2010 68.12 205th 704 70.9%
2011 59.33 327th 709 53.9%
2012 69.26 196th 696 71.8%
2013 69.08 193rd 696 72.3%
2014 71.35 155th 695 77.7%
2015 57.84 256th 691 63.0%
2016 75.49 141st 691 79.6%
2017 45.12 396th 688 42.4%
2018 32.72 476th 680 30.0%
2019 21.12 545th 681 20.0%
2021 31.83 474th 692 31.5%
2022 33.96 456th 687 33.6%
2023 27.35 497th 680 26.9%
2024 28.02 500th 684 26.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.40 60th 65 7.7%
2019 20.95 70th 74 5.4%
2021 28.66 81st 100 19.0%
2022 36.65 73rd 110 33.6%
2023 36.77 80th 123 35.0%
2024 41.22 71st 131 45.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.25 129th 280 53.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.47 227th 567 60.0%
2018 33.75 463rd 651 28.9%
2019 15.77 596th 649 8.2%
2021 27.12 485th 653 25.7%
2022 25.27 505th 651 22.4%
2023 34.54 422nd 623 32.3%
2024 28.20 502nd 670 25.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 46.90 361st 639 43.5%
2018 29.82 473rd 640 26.1%
2019 22.61 525th 646 18.7%
2021 32.90 449th 656 31.6%
2022 38.88 411th 656 37.3%
2023 25.07 494th 645 23.4%
2024 20.82 529th 650 18.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 41.93 394th 639 38.3%
2018 37.65 437th 650 32.8%
2019 21.31 526th 650 19.1%
2021 30.16 467th 669 30.2%
2022 28.31 475th 669 29.0%
2023 31.88 456th 649 29.7%
2024 39.19 423rd 655 35.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.41 86th 336 74.4%
2018 55.11 170th 423 59.8%
2019 37.56 268th 426 37.1%
2021 47.86 192nd 426 54.9%
2022 66.20 99th 426 76.8%
2023 40.97 234th 427 45.2%
2024 42.91 216th 420 48.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.06 118th 130 9.2%
2018 18.96 124th 140 11.4%
2019 7.37 151st 152 0.7%
2021 21.84 144th 164 12.2%
2022 25.89 139th 175 20.6%
2023 25.76 148th 184 19.6%
2024 26.25 156th 196 20.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.81 56th 58 3.4%
2021 20.87 56th 63 11.1%
2022 33.86 44th 65 32.3%
2023 27.89 43rd 57 24.6%
2024 31.26 40th 59 32.2%
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Rank History for White students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.65 99th 369 73.2%
2018 69.16 133rd 508 73.8%
2019 54.49 213th 529 59.7%
2021 41.31 309th 539 42.7%
2022 40.27 321st 540 40.6%
2023 69.17 129th 528 75.6%
2024 62.70 182nd 535 66.0%
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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 Flatwoods 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 329 329
1989 197 137 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1990 206 136 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1991 219 146 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1992 198 149 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1993 197 151 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1994 195 135 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1995 196 122 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1996 196 122 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1997 189 129 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 168 150 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 175 152 0 3 0 n/a n/a 2 332
2000 191 157 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 356
2001 177 144 0 12 0 n/a n/a 1 334
2002 147 138 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 147 138 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 171 120 1 33 1 n/a n/a 7 333
2005 141 117 3 34 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 123 127 3 30 2 n/a n/a 8 293
2007 128 129 3 45 2 n/a n/a 6 313
2008 129 125 2 57 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2009 136 130 5 60 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2010 119 112 4 73 1 n/a n/a 3 312
2011 123 129 5 74 1 0 2 0 334
2012 127 125 8 65 0 0 9 0 334
2013 124 138 9 108 0 0 9 0 388
2014 96 157 8 97 0 0 11 0 369
2015 115 173 6 119 0 0 15 0 428
2016 114 156 10 143 0 0 17 0 440
2017 126 176 8 142 4 0 15 0 471
2018 112 175 3 135 19 11 13 0 468
2019 110 181 5 153 2 1 1 0 453
2020 102 194 8 160 1 1 1 0 467
2021 104 191 8 146 0 0 0 0 449
2022 83 157 6 141 0 0 3 0 390
2023 88 184 5 154 0 0 5 0 436
2024 86 186 6 151 0 0 9 0 438

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 Flatwoods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 16.0 20.5 0
1989 334 16.0 20.8 n/a
1990 342 17.0 20.1 0
1991 365 20.0 18.2 n/a
1992 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
1993 349 22.0 15.9 n/a
1994 330 23.8 13.9 n/a
1995 319 20.8 15.3 n/a
1996 319 20.8 15.3 n/a
1997 321 21.2 15.1 52
1998 320 21.5 14.9 55
1999 332 22.0 15.1 63.3
2000 356 22.7 15.7 55
2001 334 23.0 14.5 71.2
2002 313 22.0 14.2 63.9
2003 313 22.0 14.2 63.9
2004 333 22.0 15.1 65
2005 296 20.0 14.8 63.9
2006 293 22.0 13.0 62.5
2007 313 23.0 13.6 61.2
2008 314 22.0 14.3 58.3
2009 332 22.1 14.9 59.3
2010 312 22.0 14.1 65.4
2011 334 21.0 15.9 66.5
2012 334 21.0 15.9 66.2
2013 388 25.0 15.5 66.5
2014 369 22.0 16.7 70.5
2015 428 21.0 20.3 71
2016 440 24.0 18.3 34.3
2017 471 26.5 17.7 33.1
2018 468 27.5 17.0 70.5
2019 453 27.0 16.7 72.2
2020 467 26.0 17.9 69.8
2021 449 26.0 17.2 73.3
2022 390 20.0 19.5 66.4
2023 436 25.0 17.4 80.3
2024 438 29.3 14.9 70.8

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 Flatwoods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 16.0 20.5 0
1989 334 16.0 20.8 n/a
1990 342 17.0 20.1 0
1991 365 20.0 18.2 n/a
1992 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
1993 349 22.0 15.9 n/a
1994 330 23.8 13.9 n/a
1995 319 20.8 15.3 n/a
1996 319 20.8 15.3 n/a
1997 321 21.2 15.1 52
1998 320 21.5 14.9 55
1999 332 22.0 15.1 63.3
2000 356 22.7 15.7 55
2001 334 23.0 14.5 71.2
2002 313 22.0 14.2 63.9
2003 313 22.0 14.2 63.9
2004 333 22.0 15.1 65
2005 296 20.0 14.8 63.9
2006 293 22.0 13.0 62.5
2007 313 23.0 13.6 61.2
2008 314 22.0 14.3 58.3
2009 332 22.1 14.9 59.3
2010 312 22.0 14.1 65.4
2011 334 21.0 15.9 66.5
2012 334 21.0 15.9 66.2
2013 388 25.0 15.5 66.5
2014 369 22.0 16.7 70.5
2015 428 21.0 20.3 71
2016 440 24.0 18.3 34.3
2017 471 26.5 17.7 33.1
2018 468 27.5 17.0 70.5
2019 453 27.0 16.7 72.2
2020 467 26.0 17.9 69.8
2021 449 26.0 17.2 73.3
2022 390 20.0 19.5 66.4
2023 436 25.0 17.4 80.3
2024 438 29.3 14.9 70.8

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 Flatwoods Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,998 (21.1%) $7,458 (78.7%) $9,480

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Flatwoods 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 545th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 497th of 680 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flatwoods Elementary School)27.520
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa County)54.337.2
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flatwoods Elementary School)23.728.1
 4.4%
   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 Students453436
 3.8%
African American181184
 1.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian55
Hispanic153154
 0.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White11088
 20%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.2%80.3%
 8.1%

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

Middle : CollinsRiverside Middle School
High : Sipsey Valley High School

Students at Flatwoods Elementary School are 42% African American, 34% Hispanic, 20% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Flatwoods Elementary School ranks 500th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 438 students attended Flatwoods Elementary School.


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