SAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Samson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Geneva County school district, located in Samson, AL with about 329 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 20 teachers, Samson 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.

Samson Elementary School, located at 823 North State Hwy 87 in Samson, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Geneva County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its young learners. By emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Samson Elementary is known for being an integral part of the small-town fabric of Samson. The school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, the staff works closely with families to ensure that every child receives the necessary attention and resources to succeed in a safe and nurturing learning environment.

For more information, contact Samson Elementary School at (334) 898-7439 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

823 North State Hwy 87
Samson, AL 36477
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SAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Samson, AL with about 329 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Geneva County
Total Students:
329
Teachers:
20
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 329 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.6%
Hispanic/Latino
12.2%
Black or African American
9.4%
Two or more races
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.