Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School

Marshall County
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
585 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Kate D. Smith DAR Elementary School, located in Grant, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the Marshall County School District. The school is steeped in a unique historical legacy, as it is situated on the historic campus originally established by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). This location provides a distinctive learning environment that balances modern educational standards with a deep respect for the school's heritage and the surrounding community.

Academically, the school focuses on fostering a strong foundation for elementary-aged students, emphasizing core literacy, mathematics, and character development. By leveraging its place within the Marshall County system, DAR Elementary provides students with access to a variety of resources, technology, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare them for middle school success. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, supportive atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to promote student achievement and personal growth within the Grant community.
585
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    542 (92.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
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: Marshall County
Phone: (256)728-2226
Website: http://darelementary.marshallk12.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 157
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 68
Kindergarten 106
Grade 1 123
Grade 2 104
Grade 3 98
Grade 4 86
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
New Hope Elementary School
Madison County
582 Students
5300 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760 (8.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th