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Rock Quarry Elementary School

2000 Rock Quarry Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406Tuscaloosa City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
605
Students
Total enrolled
$14,403
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 605 students in grades PK–05 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,403 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rock Quarry Elementary School is a large elementary in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serving grades PK–05 with 605 students. The district invests $14,403 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 13% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Rock Quarry Elementary School

605
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
13%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution280 male · 325 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility13%
National avg 52% · 78 students
Student Composition
9%
73%
10%
Asian9%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black10%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010336000584

Academic Outcomes at Rock Quarry Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35406

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,403Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,403
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,337
Student Support$2,737
Administration$1,728
Operations$2,160
Other$1,440
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,403 spent per student, an estimated $6,380 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
40%
State government
42.3%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal programs
18.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 13% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Southview Elementary SchoolThe Alberta School of Performing ArtsVerner Elementary SchoolUniversity Place Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Eastwood Middle SchoolNorthridge Middle SchoolWestlawn Middle SchoolTuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
↓
High School
Northridge High SchoolPaul W Bryant High SchoolCentral High SchoolTuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyTuscaloosa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTuscaloosa City →
Phone: (205)759-8347
NCES ID: 010336000584
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Tuscaloosa seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Tuscaloosa City
High
Northridge High School
1,145 students · 09–12
● 44 opp35% FRL
High
Paul W Bryant High School
1,042 students · 09–12
48% FRL
High
Central High School
783 students · 09–12
● 32 opp84% FRL
Mid
Eastwood Middle School
758 students · 06–08
78% FRL
Mid
Northridge Middle School
740 students · 06–08
● 44 opp39% FRL
Elem
Southview Elementary School
713 students · PK–05
71% FRL
Elem
The Alberta School of Performing Arts
671 students · PK–08
● 32 opp82% FRL
Elem
Verner Elementary School
629 students · PK–05
● 44 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2000 Rock Quarry Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.