Excellent
#168 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 12% in state
Huntington Place Elementary School
Elementary School · Tuscaloosa County · Northport, AL
A Tuscaloosa County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11601 Huntington Pl, Northport, AL 35475
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Huntington Place Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 41 points since 2020, reaching 95% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Huntington Place Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low247/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,852
Median home value
$310,200
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faucettvestavia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–4 | 4.1 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Flatwoods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 4.3 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Crestmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 4.7 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Lloyd Wood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 186 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tuscaloosa County
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #6 of 35
- District spending per student
- $11,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Huntington Place Elementary School is listed in Tuscaloosa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Huntington Place Elementary School
Huntington Place Elementary School is a public elementary school in Northport, AL, part of Tuscaloosa County, serving approximately 341 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Huntington Place Elementary School
What grades does Huntington Place Elementary School serve?
Huntington Place Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Huntington Place Elementary School?
Huntington Place Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington Place Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington Place Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Huntington Place Elementary School rank in AL?
Huntington Place Elementary School ranks #168 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Huntington Place Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Huntington Place Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Huntington Place Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntington Place Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Huntington Place Elementary School a charter school?
No, Huntington Place Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Huntington Place Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Huntington Place Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Huntington Place Elementary School?
38.4% of students at Huntington Place Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (205) 342-2652
- Area population (ZIP 35475)
- 19,991
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35475; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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