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University Charter School Elementary

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University Charter School Elementary ranks 332 nd of 686 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-5

332^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 686 Alabama Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Alabama elementary schools

Summary

University Charter School Elementary is a PK-5 charter school in Livingston, AL, serving 407 students as part of the University Charter School district. This school has steadily improved its state ranking over the past seven years, moving from the 37th to the 52nd percentile, and now stands out as a high-performing option in an area where nearby traditional public schools struggle.

Academically, this school is a clear leader in the region. In 3rd grade math, 45.6% of students are proficient, compared to just 20% at Livingston Junior High School and 29.2% at York West End Junior High School. The gap is even wider in 4th grade science, where 51.9% of students are proficient versus 25% and 19.2% at the neighboring schools. English Language Arts is a particular strength, with 3rd and 5th graders exceeding state averages by nearly 10 percentage points. The school also has a remarkable attendance advantage—only 7.2% of students are chronically absent, compared to 24.8% at Livingston and 29.4% at York West End, and well below the 12% state average. This strong attendance likely plays a big role in the school's success.

However, there are some concerns for parents to consider. The student-to-teacher ratio has jumped to 31.3:1, which is nearly double that of nearby schools and may mean larger class sizes. Additionally, while overall performance is stable, the school's ranking for students from low-income families has been declining, dropping to the 25th percentile. There is also a widening gap between boys and girls, with boys now scoring significantly lower. Despite these challenges, the school's consistent academic edge over the Sumter County district—which ranks in the bottom 4% statewide—makes it a compelling choice for families seeking strong academics and a supportive school culture in the Livingston area.

407

Students ?

31.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

40.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

108 North Street
Livingston, AL 35470

(850) 849-6019

District: University Charter School

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.4%

African American:

45.7%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 61st percentile in 2025 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Alabama median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 61st-percentile peak (2025) to 52nd (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 31 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Alabama avg53%

332^nd of 686

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 15 pts since 2019

From bottom 37% (2019) to top 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

48^th of 140University Charter School among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	53.2	332 of 686	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.6	262 of 680	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.9	270 of 684	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.5	292 of 680	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.5	273 of 687	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.7	281 of 692	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.0	431 of 681	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	41.7	239 of 428	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.6	177 of 427	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.8	143 of 420	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.6	179 of 427	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.3	140 of 426	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.5	167 of 426	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.6	331 of 426	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	232 of 651	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.7	187 of 649	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	66.1	201 of 650	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.1	268 of 645	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.4	328 of 656	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.0	236 of 656	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.4	384 of 646	40.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	28.7	498 of 667	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.4	453 of 660	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.8	411 of 670	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.1	377 of 623	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.8	276 of 651	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.4	337 of 653	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.8	487 of 649	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	42.5	391 of 659	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.9	319 of 651	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.9	322 of 655	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.7	294 of 649	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.3	214 of 669	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.1	339 of 669	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.6	441 of 650	32.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	50.6	241 of 501	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.4	131 of 532	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	162 of 535	69.7%	★★★★☆
2023	65.3	157 of 528	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	120 of 540	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	68.2	139 of 539	74.2%	★★★★☆
2019	59.7	182 of 529	65.6%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	69.8	98 of 432	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	68.6	98 of 440	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	53.2	199 of 437	54.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	65.5	61 of 271	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	54.7	86 of 266	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.1	144 of 252	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	60.0	145 of 423	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.8	108 of 415	74.0%	★★★★☆
2019	56.0	165 of 399	58.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	80.9	33 of 421	92.2%	★★★★★
2021	68.2	90 of 415	78.3%	★★★★☆
2019	64.1	118 of 396	70.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	66.5	107 of 427	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	65.6	100 of 418	76.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	80.6	48 of 376	87.2%	★★★★☆
2021	80.7	45 of 369	87.8%	★★★★☆
2019	69.6	71 of 343	79.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2026)64th percentile+13 vs school

White (2026)52nd percentile~ school

African American (2026)44th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2026)41st percentile-11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)25th percentile-26 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)92nd percentile+15 vs school

White (2022)87th percentile+10 vs school

African American (2022)77th percentile~ school

Male (2022)75th percentile~ school

Female (2022)66th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English65%~ state avg

Science52%~ state avg

Mathematics40%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Summative Assessment Science (2026)	Summative Assessment English (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
University Charter School Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	108 North Street	Livingston	35470	Sumter County	University Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 849-6019	407	13	31.3	40.8%	201 (49.4%)	186 (45.7%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	53.2	332^nd of 686 public elementary schools	51.6%		61.6	262^nd of 680 public elementary schools	61.5%	70	45.6	38.5	35.3	51.9	73.7	46.2	74.0
Livingston Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-4	1351 North Washington Street	Livingston	35470	Sumter County	Sumter County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 652-2125	216	12	18.0	83.3%	0 (0.0%)	213 (98.6%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.6	604^th of 686 public elementary schools	12.0%		21	535^th of 680 public elementary schools	21.3%	69	20.0	18.2		25.0	42.5	36.4		$10,996	$2,335	$8,657
York West End Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-4	716 Country Club Road	Livingston	35470	Sumter County	Sumter County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-4950	159	13	12.2	77.4%	0 (0.0%)	155 (97.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	17.6	574^th of 686 public elementary schools	16.3%		6.2	669^th of 680 public elementary schools	1.6%	95	29.2	19.2		19.2	54.2	30.8		$13,506	$2,808	$10,694

Frequently Asked Questions about University Charter School Elementary

How many students attend University Charter School Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 407 students attended University Charter School Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of University Charter School Elementary?

Students at University Charter School Elementary are 49% White, 46% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is University Charter School Elementary in?

University Charter School

Is University Charter School Elementary a good school?

University Charter School Elementary ranks 332^nd of 686 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 Summative Assessment scoresAug 14, 2026

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2021–22 through 2023–24 attendance data & graduation ratesDec 2, 2024

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