Straughn Elementary School

29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421

www.cov.k12.al.us

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Straughn Elementary School, located in Andalusia, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Covington County School District. As a PK-5 school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on the developmental needs of young students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for character growth, ensuring that children build a strong educational baseline before transitioning to the upper grade levels within the Straughn school community.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Andalusia area, fostering a close-knit environment where parental involvement and community spirit are highly valued. By utilizing the resources of the Covington County district, Straughn Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success through modern teaching practices and a focus on both literacy and numeracy. Through its commitment to a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the long-term success of the students and the broader community it serves.

608

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Straughn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	567
Hispanic	6
Black	18
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
567 (93.3 %)
Black
18 (3.0 %)
Two or More
15 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Covington County
Phone:	(334)427-1311
Website:	http://www.cov.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
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

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 84