Flatwoods Elementary School

www.tcss.net

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Flatwoods Elementary School is a public school located in Northport, Alabama, serving students within the Tuscaloosa County School System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school focuses on building a strong educational foundation for students in their formative years. The campus emphasizes student growth through a combination of rigorous core curriculum and enrichment activities designed to prepare children for future academic success.

As a member of the Tuscaloosa County School System, Flatwoods Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to technology-integrated learning. The school prioritizes community involvement and maintains a focus on character development alongside academic achievement. Families interested in specific school policies, calendar updates, or administrative contact information can find comprehensive resources through the district’s official website at [http://www.tcss.net](http://www.tcss.net).

459

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flatwoods Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	153
Black	198
Asian	6
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
198 (43.1%)
Hispanic
153 (33.3%)
White
90 (19.6%)
Two or More
11 (2.4%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tuscaloosa County
Phone:	(205)342-2648
Website:	http://www.tcss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 68