KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Knox Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Selma City school district, located in Selma, AL with about 181 students offering grade levels from 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 12 teachers, Knox Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Knox Elementary School, located at 1002 Mabry St in Selma, Alabama, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Selma City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning for its young students. By prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the school strives to prepare its children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, Knox Elementary works to create a collaborative atmosphere involving parents, faculty, and local stakeholders to enhance the overall student experience. The school emphasizes a supportive culture that values diversity and academic excellence, utilizing the district's resources to provide structured instruction. For families interested in current events, specific academic programs, or administrative contact details, the school maintains an official web presence at http://knox.selmacityschools.org.

For more information, contact Knox Elementary School at (334) 874-1650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
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KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Selma, AL with about 181 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Selma City
Total Students:
181
Teachers:
12
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 181 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.4%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.