Banks School
351 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
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).
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 195 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Black | 118 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White195 (55.6 %)
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Black118 (33.6 %)
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Hispanic19 (5.4 %)
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Asian9 (2.6 %)
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Two or More8 (2.3 %)
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American Indian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 170 | 48.4% |
| Male | 181 | 51.6% |
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