Kelly Springs Elementary School

www.dothan.k12.al.us/kel

533 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Kelly Springs Elementary School, located in Dothan, Alabama, is part of the Dothan City Schools district. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual growth and social development. As a cornerstone of its local community, the school emphasizes foundational education, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills while encouraging students to become active participants in their classroom activities.

The school operates with a commitment to student success, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond academics, Kelly Springs Elementary promotes a culture of character and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for their future transitions into upper-level schooling. Through collaborative efforts between staff, parents, and the broader Dothan community, the school aims to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where young learners are empowered to reach their full potential.

533

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kelly Springs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	78
Black	246
Asian	18
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Black
246 (46.2 %)
White
153 (28.7 %)
Hispanic
78 (14.6 %)
Two or More
37 (6.9 %)
Asian
18 (3.4 %)
American Indian
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:	Dothan City
Phone:	(334)983-6565
Website:	http://www.dothan.k12.al.us/kel
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
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 88

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 49