University Charter School is a charter school in Lyon Hall, on the campus of the University of West Alabama in Livingston, Alabama.
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Charter School Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Charter School Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
University Charter School Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Charter School Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
46%
31%
White
49%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
University Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Charter School Elementary School's ranking?
University Charter School Elementary School is ranked #393 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend University Charter School Elementary School?
407 students attend University Charter School Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of University Charter School Elementary School students are White, 46% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Charter School Elementary School?
University Charter School Elementary School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Charter School Elementary School offer ?
University Charter School Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Charter School Elementary School part of?
University Charter School Elementary School is part of University Charter School District.
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