BANKS SCHOOL

Banks School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pike County school district, located in Banks, AL with about 386 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 24 teachers, Banks 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.

Banks School, located in Banks, Alabama, is a unique public educational institution serving students in grades K-8. Unlike many traditional district schools, Banks School operates as a community-centered establishment that emphasizes a personalized approach to learning. Its setting in a small, rural Alabama town allows for smaller class sizes and a tight-knit environment where faculty and staff are often able to foster stronger relationships with students and their families, aiming to support both academic growth and character development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school. By leveraging its position within the Pike County School System, Banks School integrates traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students have access to the resources of a larger district while benefiting from a focused, small-school atmosphere. For those interested in enrollment or specific program details, the school maintains an official web presence at [www.banks-school.com](http://www.banks-school.com).

For more information, contact Banks School at (334) 243-5514 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.