Donehoo Elementary School

www.gcs.k12.al.us/cades.asp

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Donehoo Elementary School, located on East Broad Street in Gadsden, Alabama, is a public school operating under the Gadsden City School District. It serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on academic development, social growth, and school readiness. As part of the Gadsden City system, the school is committed to the district's broader mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the Gadsden area, functioning as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes community involvement and student-centered instruction. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Gadsden City School District, Donehoo Elementary strives to maintain high educational expectations. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, events, and administrative information through the official district website.

260

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donehoo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	27
Black	190
Asian	3
Two or More	4

Black
190 (73.1 %)
White
36 (13.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (10.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (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:	Gadsden City
Phone:	(256)546-3604
Website:	http://www.gcs.k12.al.us/cades.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
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 36

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 42