SONNIE HEREFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sonnie Hereford Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Huntsville City school district, located in Huntsville, AL with about 550 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, Sonnie Hereford Elementary School 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.

Sonnie Hereford Elementary School, located at 2755 Wilson Drive in Huntsville, Alabama, is a public elementary school operating under the Huntsville City Schools district. The school is historically significant as it is named after Dr. Sonnie Hereford III, a prominent civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the desegregation of Huntsville’s public school system in the 1960s. Today, the school serves as a testament to that legacy, striving to provide a supportive and inclusive educational environment for its diverse student body.

The school is dedicated to academic excellence and the holistic development of its students, offering a curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. As part of the Huntsville City Schools system, Sonnie Hereford Elementary utilizes modern instructional resources and community-focused initiatives to prepare students for success in higher education. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or the school’s latest updates are encouraged to visit the official [Huntsville City Schools website](http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org).

For more information, contact Sonnie Hereford Elementary School at (256) 428-7440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.