BANKSCADDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BanksCaddell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Decatur City school district, located in Decatur, AL with about 473 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 29 teachers, BanksCaddell 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.

Banks-Caddell Elementary School, located in Decatur, Alabama, is a public school serving students in the Decatur City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various classroom activities.

The school places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Through its active involvement in school programs and extracurricular opportunities, Banks-Caddell strives to create a sense of belonging for its students. With a dedication to inclusivity and student achievement, the faculty and staff work to ensure that every child has access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their potential in a nurturing and safe environment.

For more information, contact BanksCaddell Elementary School at (256) 552-3040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

211 Gordon Dr SE
Decatur, AL 35601-2527
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BANKSCADDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decatur, AL with about 473 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Decatur City
Total Students:
473
Teachers:
29.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 473 students

Hispanic/Latino
51.0%
Black or African American
24.7%
White
19.0%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.