Southview Elementary School

2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

sves.tuscaloosacityschools.com

644 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southview Elementary School, located on Southview Drive in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a dedicated member of the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-age students. As part of a city-wide district, Southview benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by the Tuscaloosa City Schools system, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social development in a supportive learning environment.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging student participation in various classroom activities and school-wide initiatives. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Southview Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

644

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	19
Black	597
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Black
597 (92.7%)
Hispanic
19 (3.0%)
White
11 (1.7%)
Two or More
11 (1.7%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (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)345-1325
Website:	http://sves.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
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 96

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 91