DONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Donald Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairfield City school district, located in Fairfield, AL with about 329 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 18 teachers, Donald 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.
Donald Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located at 715 Valley Rd in Fairfield, Alabama. Serving the local community within the Fairfield City Schools district, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early stages of their education. As part of a smaller school district, the institution aims to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its elementary-aged population.
The school utilizes its digital presence through the Fairfield City Schools portal to communicate with families and share essential administrative information. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, Donald Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic development, school-wide announcements, and information regarding district-led initiatives.
For more information, contact Donald Elementary School at (205) 783-6823 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823
DONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fairfield, AL with about 329 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fairfield City
- Total Students:
- 329
- Teachers:
- 18
- 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 329 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- White
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.