MADISON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Madison County Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Gurley, AL with about 409 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 25 teachers, Madison County 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.
Madison County Elementary School, located at 173 Wood Street in Gurley, Alabama, is a key component of the Madison County School System. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their formative years. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.
The school benefits from the broader resources and structural support of the Madison County School District, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community involvement. By leveraging technology and traditional teaching methods, Madison County Elementary strives to cultivate a culture of curiosity and academic excellence. Families interested in learning more about their curriculum, enrollment processes, or upcoming school events can visit their official district website at [mcssk12.org](http://www.mcssk12.org).
For more information, contact Madison County Elementary School at (256) 851-3290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3290
http://www.mcssk12.org
MADISON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gurley, AL with about 409 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Madison County
- Total Students:
- 409
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 409 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MADISON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 8.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- 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.