Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Alexander City
851 Laurel St
Alexander City, AL 35010
418 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 4th
School Overview
Nathaniel H. Stephens Elementary School is a public institution located in Alexander City, Alabama, serving as part of the Alexander City School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to foster both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students during their formative years.

As a staple of the local community, Nathaniel H. Stephens Elementary emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Alexander City area. The school follows the district’s broader mission to prepare students for future academic success by integrating modern learning tools and curriculum standards. Parents and community members can engage with the school’s ongoing programs, academic calendars, and administrative updates through the official Alexander City Schools website.
418
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    187 (44.7 %)
  • Black
    170 (40.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    35 (8.4 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alexander City
Phone: (256)234-8631
Website: http://www.alexcityschools.net
Grade Range: 3rd - 4th
Total Students: 418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 311
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 216
Grade 4 202
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Jim Pearson Elementary School
Alexander City
772 Students
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010 (2.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd