Golden Springs Elementary School

www.annistonschools.com

414 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Golden Springs Elementary School, located in Anniston, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Anniston City School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic achievement and personal growth. The school utilizes a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school, ensuring that they build strong literacy, numeracy, and social skills in their formative years.

As part of the Anniston City Schools system, Golden Springs places a high value on community engagement and parental involvement to enhance the educational experience. The school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive through collaborative learning, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedicated teaching staff. By prioritizing a culture of excellence and character development, Golden Springs Elementary strives to equip its students with the essential tools needed for long-term success in their future academic endeavors.

414

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Springs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	20
Black	329
Two or More	27

Black
329 (79.5 %)
White
38 (9.2 %)
Two or More
27 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.8 %)

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:	Anniston City
Phone:	(256)231-5050
Website:	http://www.annistonschools.com
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
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 1 93

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 78