DIXIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dixie Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Russell County school district, located in Opelika, AL with about 238 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 13 teachers, Dixie Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Dixie Elementary School is a public school located in Opelika, Alabama, serving students within the Russell County School District. Situated along US Highway 80 West, the school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic development and social-emotional growth. As part of the Russell County school system, the institution is dedicated to preparing its student body for future academic transitions by fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.
The school’s official website acts as a hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific news. By emphasizing standard curriculum requirements and community engagement, Dixie Elementary strives to offer its students a structured path to success within the local public education framework. Prospective families can use the provided district portal to access resources, contact faculty members, and stay updated on important school events throughout the academic year.
For more information, contact Dixie Elementary School at (706) 321-2228 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Opelika, AL 36804
(706) 321-2228
DIXIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Opelika, AL with about 238 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Russell County
- Total Students:
- 238
- Teachers:
- 13.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 238 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DIXIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.5%
- Black or African American
- 15.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 42.4%
- Male
- 57.6%
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.