FAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Faine Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dothan City school district, located in Dothan, AL with about 339 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 18 teachers, Faine Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Faine Elementary School, located at 1901 Stringer Street in Dothan, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dothan 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 a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff aim to equip young learners with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed as they progress through their educational journey.

Beyond core academics, Faine Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing community for students, parents, and local stakeholders. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, utilizing its resources to ensure that every student has access to the tools needed for their personal and scholastic advancement. As part of the Dothan City Schools system, Faine Elementary remains focused on its mission to prepare students to be productive and responsible citizens in an increasingly complex world.

For more information, contact Faine Elementary School at (334) 794-1455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1901 Stringer St
Dothan, AL 36303-3798
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FAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dothan, AL with about 339 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dothan City
Total Students:
339
Teachers:
18
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
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 339 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
91.2%
White
4.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.