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Verner Elementary School

2701 NORTHRIDGE RD TUSCALOOSA AL 35406

Top 25% School in Alabama

Ranked 31 of 215 in Alabama

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About Verner Elementary School

Verner Elementary School, located at 2701 Northridge Road, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5 and enrolls about 620-630 pupils. The school has around 60-70 faculty/staff members, with a student-teacher ratio near 16-17 to 1.Verner emphasizes literacy, offering access to a library of about 19,000 books and encouraging students to read over 85,000 books annually schools.It supports hands-on and differentiated instruction in science and math, with technology integration including 1:1 devices and Smart Boards.Community engagement is strong, with an active PTA, Adopt-A-School partners, and volunteer-built playgrounds. The school values not only academic growth but also physical, social, and emotional development.

Verner Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2701 NORTHRIDGE RD TUSCALOOSA AL 35406

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Phone

(205) 759-3667

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 70%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 70% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
629
Total Students
$57687
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 31 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Verner Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 70.43%
Asian 2.86%
Hispanic 5.72%
Black 20.03%
Two+ Races 0.79%
Native Am. 0.16%
White
70.43%
Asian
2.86%
Hispanic
5.72%
Black
20.03%
Two+ Races
0.79%
Native Am.
0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 629
47.22%
297 Female
52.78%
332 Male

Student Population

629 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

539 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Verner is highlighting growth in reading proficiency in recent school communications, showing improvement in reading test metrics.

New bus notifications are being rolled out for the 2025-26 school year across Tuscaloosa City Schools (including Verner) to improve transportation communication with families.

FAQ

Q1. What are Verner Elementary’s test score outcomes, particularly in reading and math?

Ans. According to Niche, about 70% of students at Verner are proficient in reading, while about 55% are proficient in math.

Q2. What is the demographic composition at Verner Elementary?

Ans. Of roughly 621 students, about 70% are White, ~20% are Black, ~5–6% Hispanic, ~3% Asian, with smaller proportions in other groups. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is around 19%.

Q3. What enrichment, extracurricular, or special learning options does Verner offer?

Ans. Verner provides service learning, student leadership opportunities (Ambassadors, Student Council), extracurriculars like chess, art, piano, karate, and after-school programs. It also integrates project-based science & math experiences.

Q4. How is Verner rated compared to similar schools?

Ans. Verner receives a B+ overall grade from Niche, placing it among above-average public elementary schools in Tuscaloosa County. On GreatSchools, it has a rating around 7/10.

Q5. What kind of community support and facilities does Verner have?

Ans. Verner is backed by strong parent involvement, an active PTA, Adopt-A-School partners, volunteer projects including playgrounds (“Field of Dreams” upgrade in 2010), and a large well-stocked library.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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