Meek Elementary School

www.winstonk12.org

188 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Meek Elementary School, located in the rural community of Arley, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the Winston County School District. As a PK-6 institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that balances core academic rigor with a supportive, community-oriented environment. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that each student receives personalized attention, helping them build the necessary skills for success as they transition into their middle and high school years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Winston County School System, which emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through both intellectual growth and character building. Because of its location in Arley, the school benefits from a strong connection between educators, parents, and local stakeholders, all of whom work collaboratively to maintain a safe and engaging learning space. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or administrative updates can find comprehensive information on the official district website at http://www.winstonk12.org.

188

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
180 (95.7 %)
Hispanic
4 (2.1 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Winston County
Phone:	(205)221-9425
Website:	http://www.winstonk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
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 30

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 34