Floyd Elementary School

www.gwfloydelementary.com

367 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Floyd Elementary School, located at 601 Black Creek Road in Gadsden, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gadsden City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth among its young students. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare children for future success while cultivating a supportive school culture that emphasizes community involvement and student engagement.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for families, providing updates on school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. Floyd Elementary focuses on building a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local Gadsden community to ensure that each student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive programming, the school remains a pillar of the local area, focused on shaping the next generation of learners.

367

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Floyd Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	89
Black	173
Two or More	10
American Indian	6

Black
173 (47.1 %)
White
89 (24.3 %)
Hispanic
89 (24.3 %)
Two or More
10 (2.7 %)
American Indian
6 (1.6 %)

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)546-0836
Website:	http://www.gwfloydelementary.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
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 45

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 39