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Public elementary school · Tarrant City · Tarrant, Alabama

Tarrant Elementary School

Tarrant Elementary School rates 9.2, among the strongest elementary schools in Tarrant City, where the rated median is 7.5.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.2this school

9.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Tarrant City median is 7.5.

#20 of 1,360 schools in Alabama · Tarrant City: 2 elementary schools rated, median 7.5

The brief

A Tarrant City elementary school where students score 68 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 20 of 1,360 schools in Alabama and 1 of 3 in Tarrant City.

Tarrant Elementary School is listed in Tarrant City, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math98%76 students tested · state average not published · 2012 EdFacts
Reading92%76 students tested · state average not published · 2012 EdFacts
Proficiency has improved 15 points since 2009, reaching 95% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).2012 EdFacts; 8 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.0
50% of the rating
Academics
10.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2012–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2012).

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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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.
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 35217; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Tarrant Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$38,769
Median home value
$113,800
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
56
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
2,995/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Tarrant Elementary Schoolthis school
    9.2
  2. Norwood Elementary School3.1 mi
    7.8Compare →
  3. Barrett Elementary School2.9 mi
    7.2Compare →
  4. I3 Academy Phase 12.9 mi · charter
    7.2Compare →
  5. Hayes K83.2 mi
    6.7Compare →
  6. Fultondale Elementary School1.9 mi
    6.2Compare →
  7. Inglenook School1.1 mi
    4.3Compare →
  8. Hudson Keight School2.4 mi
    4.1Compare →
  9. Robinson Elementary School3.1 mi
    3.1Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Tarrant Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Tarrant Elementary School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Tarrant Elementary School is the sole elementary school within the Tarrant City School District, located in the Birmingham, Alabama suburb of Tarrant 2. The district serves a total of 1,093 students and employs 146 faculty and staff members across its three schools, which also include one middle school and one high school 2. The district is known as the "Home of the Wildcats" and operates under the motto "Empowering Learners Today to be Leaders Tomorrow" 1. Tarrant City Schools states its dedication to providing a personalized educational experience that supports the academic and career aspirations of every student 1. The district offers Literacy/Numeracy Camps during the summer months, with sessions scheduled throughout June 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.tarrant.k12.al.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Tarrant Elementary School serve?

Tarrant Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Tarrant Elementary School?

Tarrant Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarrant Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tarrant Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tarrant Elementary School rank in AL?

Tarrant Elementary School ranks #20 of 1,360 schools in AL.

What is Tarrant Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tarrant Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Tarrant Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tarrant Elementary School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).

Is Tarrant Elementary School a charter school?

No, Tarrant Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tarrant Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Tarrant Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tarrant Elementary School?

89.2% of students at Tarrant 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
315
Student-teacher ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Phone
(205) 841-7541
Rank in district
#1 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$14,515
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 35217)
12,468
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
41.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.