DONEHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Donehoo Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gadsden City school district, located in Gadsden, AL with about 269 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 16 teachers, Donehoo 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.

Donehoo Elementary School, located on East Broad Street in Gadsden, Alabama, is a public school operating under the Gadsden City School District. It serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on academic development, social growth, and school readiness. As part of the Gadsden City system, the school is committed to the district's broader mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the Gadsden area, functioning as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes community involvement and student-centered instruction. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Gadsden City School District, Donehoo Elementary strives to maintain high educational expectations. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, events, and administrative information through the official district website.

For more information, contact Donehoo Elementary School at (256) 546-3604 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903-3041
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DONEHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gadsden, AL with about 269 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Gadsden City
Total Students:
269
Teachers:
16.41
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 269 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DONEHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.3%
White
16.4%
Hispanic/Latino
8.6%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%

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.