MOON LAKE SCHOOL

Moon Lake School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Mentone, AL with about 65 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Moon Lake School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Moon Lake School is a public PK-8 educational institution located in Mentone, Alabama, and is part of the DeKalb County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school serves the local community by providing a foundational education that bridges early childhood development through the middle school years. As a member of the DeKalb County system, the school follows district-wide academic standards while maintaining the tight-knit, community-focused atmosphere characteristic of smaller regional schools.

The school is dedicated to fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum and extracurricular opportunities that aim to prepare students for the transition to high school. By leveraging the resources of the larger DeKalb County school system, Moon Lake School strives to provide its students with the necessary academic tools and support services required for success in a modern learning environment. For families seeking current information regarding school calendars, policies, or specific programs, the DeKalb County Schools website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

For more information, contact Moon Lake School at (256) 634-1133 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5866 E River Road
Mentone, AL 35984-2545
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MOON LAKE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mentone, AL with about 65 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DeKalb County
Total Students:
65
Teachers:
6
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 65 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MOON LAKE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
21.5%
Black or African American
3.1%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.