Central Elementary School

1510 Dinah Washington Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

ces.tuscaloosacityschools.com

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 1510 Dinah Washington Ave in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a key component of the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. Its mission centers on empowering students to achieve their full potential through rigorous instruction and the cultivation of character, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Central Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school actively integrates technology into the classroom and encourages parent and community involvement to enhance student learning. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, Central Elementary strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where every child is encouraged to succeed.

291

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	50
Black	234
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
234 (80.4%)
Hispanic
50 (17.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
White
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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 City
Phone:	(205)759-3570
Website:	http://ces.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
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 30

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 28