FORT DEPOSIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fort Deposit Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lowndes County school district, located in Fort Deposit, AL with about 220 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 14 teachers, Fort Deposit Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Fort Deposit Elementary School, located in the town of Fort Deposit, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lowndes County Public Schools system. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic excellence and character development, the school provides a structured learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It focuses on building core competencies in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to engage with their local community and develop a strong educational foundation for their future academic endeavors.

As a vital part of the Fort Deposit community, the school emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. By utilizing resources provided by the Lowndes County Board of Education, Fort Deposit Elementary works to integrate modern instructional strategies with a supportive atmosphere tailored to the needs of its diverse student body. The school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the region, striving to prepare students for the rigors of middle school and beyond through a curriculum designed to promote both intellectual growth and social responsibility.

For more information, contact Fort Deposit Elementary School at (334) 227-8704 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.