Blue Springs Elementary School

www.bluespringselem.org

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Springs Elementary School, located in Athens, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Limestone County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character education. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a strong sense of community, Blue Springs Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for long-term success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school is known for its dedication to creating a collaborative culture that involves students, teachers, parents, and the broader Athens community. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, supportive intervention programs, and a focus on essential core subjects, the faculty works to meet the diverse needs of their student body. With a mission rooted in excellence and growth, Blue Springs Elementary continues to be a focal point for families in the area seeking a structured, student-centered approach to elementary education.

515

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Springs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	81
Black	32
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
372 (72.2 %)
Hispanic
81 (15.7 %)
Black
32 (6.2 %)
Two or More
28 (5.4 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Limestone County
Phone:	(256)729-4092
Website:	http://www.bluespringselem.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 43

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 76