Very Good
#368 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 27% in state
University Charter School Elementary
Elementary School · University Charter School · Livingston, AL
A charter elementary school in Livingston, AL where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
108 North Street, Livingston, AL 35470
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at University Charter School Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 55 points since 2020, reaching 90% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where University Charter School Elementary 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,035/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livingston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,042
Median home value
$154,200
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 387 | 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.
University Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
University Charter School Elementary is listed in University Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Charter School Elementary
University Charter School Elementary is a public elementary school in Livingston, AL, part of University Charter School, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Charter School Elementary
What grades does University Charter School Elementary serve?
University Charter School Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend University Charter School Elementary?
University Charter School Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Charter School Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Charter School Elementary is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Charter School Elementary rank in AL?
University Charter School Elementary ranks #368 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is University Charter School Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
University Charter School Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 University Charter School Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Charter School Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is University Charter School Elementary a charter school?
Yes, University Charter School Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Charter School Elementary a Title I school?
No, University Charter School Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Charter School Elementary?
48.0% of students at University Charter School Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sumter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (205) 652-3848
- Area population (ZIP 35470)
- 4,909
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 21.8
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 35470; 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, 2018-2022, multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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