GLEN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Glen Oaks Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairfield City school district, located in Fairfield, AL with about 327 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 17 teachers, Glen Oaks Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Glen Oaks Elementary School, located at 1301 Highland Drive in Fairfield, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fairfield City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, character building, and the preparation of students for successful transitions into middle school. By focusing on fundamental skills in reading, mathematics, and science, the school aims to create a strong educational base for its young learners within the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Fairfield City School System, which prioritizes equitable access to quality education and the holistic growth of its students. Through its online presence, the school provides parents and community members with access to academic resources, district updates, and essential school information. As an integral part of the Fairfield area, Glen Oaks Elementary strives to maintain strong community engagement and a focused approach to student achievement in an increasingly digital and global society.

For more information, contact Glen Oaks Elementary School at (205) 783-6837 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1301 Highland Dr
Fairfield, AL 35064
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GLEN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fairfield, AL with about 327 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fairfield City
Total Students:
327
Teachers:
17
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 327 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GLEN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%
White
0.3%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.