Locust Fork Elementary
519 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Locust Fork Elementary School, located in the rural community of Locust Fork, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Blount County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare young learners for their transition into the middle and high school levels, while maintaining a strong sense of community typical of a smaller town setting.
Beyond the classroom, Locust Fork Elementary encourages student growth through a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives designed to keep families engaged. The school leverages its digital presence to keep parents and guardians informed about academic calendars, district policies, and upcoming events. As part of the broader Blount County system, the school benefits from district resources while remaining focused on the unique needs of the local Locust Fork community, striving to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for its students to thrive.
Beyond the classroom, Locust Fork Elementary encourages student growth through a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives designed to keep families engaged. The school leverages its digital presence to keep parents and guardians informed about academic calendars, district policies, and upcoming events. As part of the broader Blount County system, the school benefits from district resources while remaining focused on the unique needs of the local Locust Fork community, striving to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for its students to thrive.
519
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 466 |
| Hispanic | 44 |
| Black | 3 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White466 (89.8 %)
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Hispanic44 (8.5 %)
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Black3 (0.6 %)
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Two or More3 (0.6 %)
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American Indian3 (0.6 %)
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: | Blount County |
| Phone: | (205)681-9512 |
| Website: | http://www.locustforkelementary.com/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 519 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 270 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
22
Kindergarten
86
Grade 1
87
Grade 2
69
Grade 3
56
Grade 4
66
Grade 5
70
Grade 6
63
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 22 |
| Kindergarten | 86 |
| Grade 1 | 87 |
| Grade 2 | 69 |
| Grade 3 | 56 |
| Grade 4 | 66 |
| Grade 5 | 70 |
| Grade 6 | 63 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 256 | 49.3% |
| Male | 263 | 50.7% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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