Duck Springs Elementary School

www.ecboe.org/ducksprings

211 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Duck Springs Elementary School, located in Attalla, Alabama, is a primary educational institution operating under the Etowah County School System. Serving students in the surrounding rural community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum areas, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress toward middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Duck Springs community, functioning as a hub for both educational activities and parental involvement. Through its digital presence and school initiatives, the administration encourages active communication with families to support student achievement. With a focus on creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Duck Springs Elementary strives to uphold the district’s standards of excellence while tailoring its approach to meet the specific needs of its elementary-age population.

211

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duck Springs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	22
Black	8
Two or More	13

White
168 (79.6 %)
Hispanic
22 (10.4 %)
Two or More
13 (6.2 %)
Black
8 (3.8 %)

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:	Etowah County
Phone:	(256)538-6301
Website:	http://www.ecboe.org/ducksprings
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
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 17

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 31