Lipscomb Elementary School

www.jefcoed.com/LipscombES

259 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lipscomb Elementary School, located in Lipscomb, Alabama, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Jefferson County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in their early academic years, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. It serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, emphasizing the importance of literacy, numeracy, and social development to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Jefferson County system, the school utilizes the district's broader resources and educational frameworks to ensure that students meet state requirements. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Lipscomb Elementary aims to nurture the intellectual and personal growth of its student body. The school maintains a digital presence through the district’s portal, which offers families access to school calendars, academic policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities and community engagement.

259

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lipscomb Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	132
Black	104
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
132 (51.0 %)
Black
104 (40.2 %)
White
17 (6.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-4550
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/LipscombES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 43