Excellent
#25 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 2% in state
Tarrant Elementary School
Elementary School · Tarrant City · Tarrant, AL
A Tarrant City elementary school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1269 Portland St, Tarrant, AL 35217
- Math 98% proficient (2012)
- Reading 63% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tarrant Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2010, to 63% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 9 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tarrant 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$38,769
Median home value
$113,800
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglenook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Fultondale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 975 | Compare → |
| New Day Church of Faith MinistriesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Hudson Keight SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 554 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tarrant City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tarrant Elementary School is listed in Tarrant City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tarrant Elementary School
Tarrant Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tarrant, AL, part of Tarrant City, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Tarrant Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tarrant Elementary School
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 #25 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Tarrant Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tarrant Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (205) 841-7541
- Area population (ZIP 35217)
- 12,468
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 · 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 · 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 35217; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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