University Place Elementary School

2000 First Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

upes.tuscaloosacityschools.com

570 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

University Place Elementary School, located in the heart of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a dedicated member of the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence is prioritized. The faculty and staff focus on developing the whole child by balancing rigorous core instruction with social-emotional learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, University Place Elementary emphasizes community involvement and family engagement as pillars of its success. By utilizing its central location and maintaining strong ties with the surrounding Tuscaloosa community, the school offers students a variety of resources and opportunities to grow. With a mission centered on student achievement and character development, University Place strives to create a safe, collaborative space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

570

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Place Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	63
Black	448
Asian	22
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
448 (78.6%)
Hispanic
63 (11.1%)
White
24 (4.2%)
Asian
22 (3.9%)
Two or More
12 (2.1%)
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 City
Phone:	(205)759-3664
Website:	http://upes.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
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 68

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 58