Walker Elementary School

Tuscaloosa County
13051 Northside Rd
Northport, AL 35475
743 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Walker Elementary School is a public school located in Northport, Alabama, and is part of the Tuscaloosa County School System. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering student growth and development. As a member of the larger district, it follows the mission of the Tuscaloosa County School System to prepare students for academic success through structured classroom instruction and community engagement.

The school is situated on Northside Road, positioning it as a central hub for families in the Northport area. Like other schools within the district, Walker Elementary generally prioritizes a collaborative approach to education, involving teachers, staff, and parents to create a supportive learning atmosphere. For the most current information regarding school calendars, specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district-wide policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.tcss.net.
743
Total Students
46.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    656 (88.3%)
  • Hispanic
    48 (6.5%)
  • Black
    23 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    13 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
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)342-2664
Website: http://www.tcss.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 253
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* 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 36
Kindergarten 112
Grade 1 95
Grade 2 132
Grade 3 139
Grade 4 118
Grade 5 111
Gender Ratio