PARRISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Parrish Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Walker County school district, located in Parrish, AL with about 217 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 12 teachers, Parrish 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.
Parrish Elementary School, located at 95 Engle St in Parrish, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution within the Walker County School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it provides foundational academic instruction for students in the Parrish area, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social development in a supportive environment. The school acts as a central hub for local families, emphasizing core curriculum standards while preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school within the district.
The school is integrated into the broader Walker County School System, which allows it to leverage district-wide resources, professional development, and standardized educational programming. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and the community regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a localized focus, Parrish Elementary strives to create a stable and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student success and community engagement in the small town of Parrish.
For more information, contact Parrish Elementary School at (205) 686-5061 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
PARRISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Parrish, AL with about 217 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Walker County
- Total Students:
- 217
- Teachers:
- 12
- 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 217 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARRISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.2%
- Black or African American
- 13.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.