Owens Cross Roads School

161 Wilson Mann Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

www.mcssk12.org

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Owens Cross Roads School, located in the town of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, is a public school operating under the Madison County School System. It serves students in the surrounding community, typically spanning grades K–8, and functions as a central hub for academic and social development in the area. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school, while maintaining the close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere often found in smaller, rural-to-suburban settings.

The school emphasizes a traditional curriculum balanced with extracurricular activities designed to engage its student body. By operating within the Madison County district, Owens Cross Roads School benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of a larger school system while retaining a distinct local identity. Families interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can find comprehensive information, including contact details and district policies, through the official Madison County Schools website provided.

319

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Owens Cross Roads School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	20
Black	40
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	23

White
225 (70.5 %)
Black
40 (12.5 %)
American Indian
23 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
20 (6.3 %)
Two or More
10 (3.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Madison County
Phone:	(256)851-3240
Website:	http://www.mcssk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 35

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Owens Cross Roads School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Owens Cross Roads School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	52%
Male	153	48%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th