Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Choctaw County
10935 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
296 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Southern Choctaw Elementary School, located in Gilbertown, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Choctaw County School District. Situated along Highway 17, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the local community. It operates with a focus on providing a supportive learning environment that adheres to state educational standards, aiming to prepare its young students for future success in higher grade levels.

As a central hub for elementary education in the region, the school emphasizes a blend of traditional instruction and community involvement. The institution maintains a digital presence through its school portal, which serves as a resource for parents and faculty to stay connected regarding school events, academic policies, and district-wide communications. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, Southern Choctaw Elementary remains committed to the educational well-being of the youth in Gilbertown and the surrounding Choctaw County area.
296
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    153 (51.7 %)
  • White
    134 (45.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
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: Choctaw County
Phone: (251)843-2461
Website: http://ses.choctaw.schooldesk.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 204
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 40
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 33
Grade 6 39
Gender Ratio