Attalla Elementary School

www.attalla.k12.al.us

700 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Attalla Elementary School, located at 300 Cullman Avenue in Attalla, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Attalla City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, focusing on fundamental academic development while preparing them for future success. By integrating core curriculum requirements with a commitment to student growth, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and high standards of learning.

Beyond its academic instruction, Attalla Elementary School places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both personal and social development among its young learners. The school benefits from its place within the broader district framework, leveraging local resources and a dedicated staff to address the diverse needs of its student body. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular initiatives, the institution strives to instill a sense of pride and excellence in its students as they progress through their formative educational years.

700

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Attalla Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	73
Black	111
Asian	2
Two or More	47
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
463 (66.1 %)
Black
111 (15.9 %)
Hispanic
73 (10.4 %)
Two or More
47 (6.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Attalla City
Phone:	(256)538-7266
Website:	http://www.attalla.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
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 52

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 109