Cobb Preparatory Academy

www.annistonschools.com

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Cobb PreK Academy, located on Cobb Avenue in Anniston, Alabama, serves as a specialized early childhood education hub within the Anniston City School District. By focusing exclusively on pre-kindergarten students, the academy creates a tailored environment designed to foster foundational learning, social-emotional development, and early literacy skills. Its mission is to prepare the community's youngest learners for a successful transition into elementary school by providing a structured, engaging, and supportive educational atmosphere.

As part of the Anniston City Schools system, the academy emphasizes the importance of early intervention and school readiness. The facility focuses on high-quality instruction that aligns with state early learning standards, ensuring that children develop the necessary cognitive and behavioral tools to thrive in their future academic careers. For parents and community members, the academy serves as a cornerstone for early childhood development, reflecting the district's commitment to prioritizing education from the very beginning stages of a child's development.

282

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cobb Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	12
Black	254
Two or More	1

Black
254 (90.1 %)
White
15 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (4.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

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)231-5030
Website:	http://www.annistonschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
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 113

Kindergarten 169

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cobb Preparatory Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	113
Kindergarten	169

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cobb Preparatory Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	148	52.5%
Male	134	47.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th