Jeter Primary School

www.opelikaschools.org

422 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Jeter Primary School is a dedicated educational institution located in Opelika, Alabama, serving as part of the Opelika City Schools district. The school focuses on providing a nurturing and foundational learning environment for its youngest students, typically spanning early elementary grades. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while fostering a positive community atmosphere.

As part of the broader Opelika school system, Jeter Primary benefits from the district’s commitment to modern instructional practices and student engagement. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to support the holistic growth of its students. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific educational programs can find detailed resources and contact information through the official Opelika City Schools website.

422

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jeter Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	30
Black	223
Asian	5
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Black
223 (52.8 %)
White
140 (33.2 %)
Hispanic
30 (7.1 %)
Two or More
23 (5.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Opelika City
Phone:	(334)745-9723
Website:	http://www.opelikaschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 146

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 1