Morris Slingluff Elementary School

www.dothan.k12.al.us/lan

290 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Morris Slingluff Elementary School, located on Westgate Parkway in Dothan, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Dothan City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational education and character development. By aligning its curriculum with district standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Morris Slingluff Elementary integrates technology and extracurricular opportunities to provide a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the Dothan City school system, the school benefits from district-wide resources and pedagogical initiatives designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can find further information regarding specific school policies, calendars, and academic updates through the official district website.

290

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Slingluff Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	14
Black	249
Two or More	8

Black
249 (85.9 %)
White
19 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.8 %)
Two or More
8 (2.8 %)

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)794-1479
Website:	http://www.dothan.k12.al.us/lan
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
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 42

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 41