BLUE SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Blue Springs Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Limestone County school district, located in Athens, AL with about 486 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 29 teachers, Blue Springs 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.

Blue Springs Elementary School, located in Athens, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Limestone County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character education. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a strong sense of community, Blue Springs Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for long-term success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school is known for its dedication to creating a collaborative culture that involves students, teachers, parents, and the broader Athens community. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, supportive intervention programs, and a focus on essential core subjects, the faculty works to meet the diverse needs of their student body. With a mission rooted in excellence and growth, Blue Springs Elementary continues to be a focal point for families in the area seeking a structured, student-centered approach to elementary education.

For more information, contact Blue Springs Elementary School at (256) 729-4092 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16787 Hardy Road
Athens, AL 35611
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BLUE SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Athens, AL with about 486 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Limestone County
Total Students:
486
Teachers:
29.8
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 486 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLUE SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.5%
Black or African American
6.6%
Two or more races
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.