School Overview
Banks School, located in Banks, Alabama, is a unique public educational institution serving students in grades K-8. Unlike many traditional district schools, Banks School operates as a community-centered establishment that emphasizes a personalized approach to learning. Its setting in a small, rural Alabama town allows for smaller class sizes and a tight-knit environment where faculty and staff are often able to foster stronger relationships with students and their families, aiming to support both academic growth and character development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school. By leveraging its position within the Pike County School System, Banks School integrates traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students have access to the resources of a larger district while benefiting from a focused, small-school atmosphere. For those interested in enrollment or specific program details, the school maintains an official web presence at [www.banks-school.com](http://www.banks-school.com).
351
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banks School
Demographic Student Count
White195
Hispanic19
Black118
Asian9
Two or More8
American Indian2
  • White
    195 (55.6 %)
  • Black
    118 (33.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    9 (2.6 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Pike County
Phone: (334)243-5514
Website: http://www.banks-school.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 250
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 33
Grade 6 38
Grade 7 41
Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Banks School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten43
Grade 137
Grade 229
Grade 336
Grade 441
Grade 533
Grade 638
Grade 741
Grade 835
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Banks School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17048.4%
Male18151.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)