WHITESBURG P8
Whitesburg P8 is a public elementary school that is part of the Huntsville City school district, located in Huntsville, AL with about 1,022 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 59 teachers, Whitesburg P8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Whitesburg P-8, located at 107 Sanders Road in Huntsville, Alabama, is a public school operating under the Huntsville City Schools district. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is designed to provide a continuous educational journey that bridges the gap between early childhood development and the transition to high school. By housing both elementary and middle school grades on a single campus, Whitesburg P-8 aims to create a cohesive academic environment that fosters student growth and consistency throughout their formative years.
The school is committed to the district’s mission of providing high-quality instruction and preparing students for future success in a rigorous academic setting. As part of the Huntsville City Schools system, Whitesburg P-8 utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum and resources to support diverse learning needs, emphasizing both core academic standards and extracurricular engagement. For families seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or the latest school news, the official district website at [huntsvillecityschools.org](http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community resources.
For more information, contact Whitesburg P8 at (256) 428-7780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7780
WHITESBURG P8 is a public school in Huntsville, AL with about 1,022 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Huntsville City
- Total Students:
- 1,022
- Teachers:
- 59.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,022 students
- White
- 38.5%
- Black or African American
- 30.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.