J E Hobbs Elementary School

Wilcox County
30 Claiborne St
Camden, AL 36726
378 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
J.E. Hobbs Elementary School is a public school located in Camden, Alabama, serving students within the Wilcox County School District. As a primary educational institution in the community, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for its elementary-age student population.

The school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of home-school partnerships to ensure student success. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s digital infrastructure, J.E. Hobbs works to keep parents and guardians informed about school policies, curriculum updates, and extracurricular activities. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to prepare its students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed as they transition to middle school and beyond.
378
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    367 (97.1 %)
  • White
    8 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Wilcox County
Phone: (334)682-9310
Website: http://hobbs.wce.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 288
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 53
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 59
Grade 5 39
Grade 6 44
Gender Ratio