Faine Elementary School

1901 Stringer St
Dothan, AL 36303

www.dothan.k12.al.us/fai

413 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Faine Elementary School, located at 1901 Stringer Street in Dothan, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dothan City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff aim to equip young learners with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed as they progress through their educational journey.

Beyond core academics, Faine Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing community for students, parents, and local stakeholders. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, utilizing its resources to ensure that every student has access to the tools needed for their personal and scholastic advancement. As part of the Dothan City Schools system, Faine Elementary remains focused on its mission to prepare students to be productive and responsible citizens in an increasingly complex world.

413

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Faine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	5
Black	377
Two or More	16

Black
377 (91.3 %)
Two or More
16 (3.9 %)
White
15 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.2 %)

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:	Dothan City
Phone:	(334)794-1455
Website:	http://www.dothan.k12.al.us/fai
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 50