MORRIS SLINGLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Morris Slingluff Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dothan City school district, located in Dothan, AL with about 382 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 21 teachers, Morris Slingluff 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.
Morris Slingluff Elementary School, located on Westgate Parkway in Dothan, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Dothan City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational education and character development. By aligning its curriculum with district standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and school spirit.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Morris Slingluff Elementary integrates technology and extracurricular opportunities to provide a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the Dothan City school system, the school benefits from district-wide resources and pedagogical initiatives designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can find further information regarding specific school policies, calendars, and academic updates through the official district website.
For more information, contact Morris Slingluff Elementary School at (334) 794-1479 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1479
http://www.dothan.k12.al.us/lan
MORRIS SLINGLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dothan, AL with about 382 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dothan City
- Total Students:
- 382
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 382 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MORRIS SLINGLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 74.6%
- White
- 16.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.