JOSEPH W LISENBY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ozark City school district, located in Ozark, AL with about 505 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 29 teachers, Joseph W Lisenby Primary 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.
Joseph W. Lisenby Primary School, located in Ozark, Alabama, is a key component of the Ozark City School District. Serving the youngest learners in the community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By creating a nurturing and structured environment, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into the upper elementary grades within the district.
The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive partnership between educators, families, and the Ozark community. Through a curriculum tailored to early childhood needs, Lisenby Primary encourages students to develop essential literacy and numeracy skills while promoting curiosity and a love for learning. Its commitment to the local community is reflected in its efforts to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential during these critical formative years.
For more information, contact Joseph W Lisenby Primary School at (334) 774-4919 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4919
JOSEPH W LISENBY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ozark, AL with about 505 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ozark City
- Total Students:
- 505
- Teachers:
- 29
- 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 505 students
- Black or African American
- 51.7%
- White
- 40.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.