Flat Rock School

Jackson County
788 County Road 326
Flat Rock, AL 35966
127 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Flat Rock School is a small, public K-8 institution located in the rural community of Flat Rock, Alabama. As part of the DeKalb County School District, it serves as a central hub for local families, providing a traditional educational environment that emphasizes core academic subjects and community engagement. Because of its rural setting, the school typically maintains a tight-knit atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close relationship with faculty and staff.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural life of the Flat Rock area, acting as a focal point for local events and community development. While it provides standard curriculum instruction, it also prioritizes the social and emotional development of its students, fostering a supportive environment that reflects the values of the surrounding DeKalb County region. By focusing on foundational learning through the eighth grade, the school prepares its students for the transition to larger high school settings within the district.
127
Total Students
6.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (79.5 %)
  • American Indian
    23 (18.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8 %)
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: Jackson County
Phone: (256)632-2323
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 40
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 10
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 17
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Rosalie Elementary School
Jackson County
156 Students
162 County Road 355
Pisgah, AL 35765 (6.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th