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University Charter School

Alabama · Public School District
1
Schools
368
Students
$35,872
Per-Pupil Spend
+150% nat'l
47.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-5pp vs nat'l
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

University Charter School is a public school district in Alabama serving 368 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $35,872 is above average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
University Charter School ElementaryCharterPK–05368
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,872+150% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
13%
State
66.6%
Local (property tax)
13.2%
Federal
20.3%

State funding accounts for 67% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
368
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score—
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $35,872 per pupil — 150% above the national average of $14,347.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in University Charter School?
University Charter School has 1 public school, serving a total of 368 students.
How much does University Charter School spend per student?
University Charter School spends $35,872 per pupil — 150% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in University Charter School?
47% of students in University Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in University Charter School?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in University Charter School is a charter school.
What grade levels does University Charter School serve?
University Charter School serves grades PK through 5, covering elementary and middle school levels.
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.