Nixon Elementary School

1000 Edgar D Nixon Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104

www.phalenacademies.org/nixon

Charter School 441 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nixon Elementary School, located at 1000 Edgar D. Nixon Avenue in Montgomery, Alabama, is a public school within the Montgomery Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of E.D. Nixon, a prominent civil rights activist and labor union leader who played a pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Reflecting its namesake’s legacy, the school serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, emphasizing core academic development and personal growth for elementary-aged students.

The school operates with a focus on providing a supportive learning environment that adheres to the standards of the Montgomery Public Schools system. Through its curriculum and community involvement, Nixon Elementary aims to foster both academic achievement and character development among its student body. For parents and community members seeking the latest information on enrollment, school calendars, academic programs, or campus news, the official website at http://www.nixon.mps-al.org/ serves as the primary resource for updates and school policies.

441

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nixon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	58
Black	376
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
376 (85.3 %)
Hispanic
58 (13.2 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(334)269-3012
Website:	http://www.phalenacademies.org/nixon
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
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 71

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nixon Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nixon Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	46.7%
Male	235	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)