AUSTINVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Austinville Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Decatur City school district, located in Decatur, AL with about 388 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 23 teachers, Austinville Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Austinville Elementary School, located at 2320 Clara Ave SW in Decatur, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Decatur City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and providing a well-rounded curriculum, Austinville aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in their academic journeys.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, Austinville Elementary strives to create a strong sense of community by involving families and local stakeholders in the educational process. The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain transparency, offering resources for parents and providing updates on school policies, events, and initiatives. Through a combination of rigorous academic standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school works to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Austinville Elementary School at (256) 552-3050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, AL 35601-6316
(256) 552-3050
AUSTINVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decatur, AL with about 388 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Decatur City
- Total Students:
- 388
- Teachers:
- 23.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 388 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.9%
- Black or African American
- 21.1%
- White
- 18.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.