OWENS CROSS ROADS SCHOOL

Owens Cross Roads School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Owens Cross Roads, AL with about 370 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, Owens Cross Roads 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.

Owens Cross Roads School, located in the town of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, is a public school operating under the Madison County School System. It serves students in the surrounding community, typically spanning grades K–8, and functions as a central hub for academic and social development in the area. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school, while maintaining the close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere often found in smaller, rural-to-suburban settings.

The school emphasizes a traditional curriculum balanced with extracurricular activities designed to engage its student body. By operating within the Madison County district, Owens Cross Roads School benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of a larger school system while retaining a distinct local identity. Families interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can find comprehensive information, including contact details and district policies, through the official Madison County Schools website provided.

For more information, contact Owens Cross Roads School at (256) 851-3240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

161 Wilson Mann Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
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OWENS CROSS ROADS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Owens Cross Roads, AL with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Madison County
Total Students:
370
Teachers:
22.3
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
6th 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 370 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OWENS CROSS ROADS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.0%
Black or African American
9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
7.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

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.