Saks Elementary School

www.calhoun.k12.al.us/se/

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Saks Elementary School, located at 31 Watson in Anniston, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution within the Calhoun County School District. As a dedicated elementary facility, the school focuses on fostering a foundational learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic development and character building to prepare them for their future educational transitions within the district.

The school is an integral part of the local Saks community, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can grow through a structured curriculum. By maintaining its connection to the Calhoun County school system, Saks Elementary utilizes district resources and standards to offer consistent instruction. Prospective families or community members can find additional information regarding specific programs, staff contact details, and school calendar updates on their official website at http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/se/.

459

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	32
Black	176
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
223 (48.6 %)
Black
176 (38.3 %)
Hispanic
32 (7.0 %)
Two or More
25 (5.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Calhoun County
Phone:	(256)741-6800
Website:	http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/se/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
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 36

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 88