BanksCaddell Elementary School

www.dcs.edu/o/bce

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Banks-Caddell Elementary School, located in Decatur, Alabama, is a public school serving students in the Decatur City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various classroom activities.

The school places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Through its active involvement in school programs and extracurricular opportunities, Banks-Caddell strives to create a sense of belonging for its students. With a dedication to inclusivity and student achievement, the faculty and staff work to ensure that every child has access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their potential in a nurturing and safe environment.

453

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BanksCaddell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	242
Black	127
Asian	1
Two or More	21

Hispanic
242 (53.4 %)
Black
127 (28.0 %)
White
62 (13.7 %)
Two or More
21 (4.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Decatur City
Phone:	(256)552-3040
Website:	http://www.dcs.edu/o/bce
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
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 18

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BanksCaddell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BanksCaddell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	45%
Male	249	55%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th