Ohatchee Elementary School

www.calhoun.k12.al.us/oe/

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ohatchee Elementary School, located in Ohatchee, Alabama, is a key component of the Calhoun County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential learning skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that prepares young students for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Ohatchee Elementary is committed to building a strong partnership between the school and the community. By utilizing resources provided through the Calhoun County school system, the staff strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in school activities and build character. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or contact details for staff, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/oe/.

440

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ohatchee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	10
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
401 (91.1 %)
Black
11 (2.5 %)
Two or More
11 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Calhoun County
Phone:	(256)741-4800
Website:	http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/oe/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
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 39

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 63