Parrish ElementaryMiddle School

www.walkercountyschools.com/pes/

324 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Parrish Elementary School, located at 95 Engle St in Parrish, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution within the Walker County School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it provides foundational academic instruction for students in the Parrish area, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social development in a supportive environment. The school acts as a central hub for local families, emphasizing core curriculum standards while preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school within the district.

The school is integrated into the broader Walker County School System, which allows it to leverage district-wide resources, professional development, and standardized educational programming. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and the community regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a localized focus, Parrish Elementary strives to create a stable and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student success and community engagement in the small town of Parrish.

324

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parrish ElementaryMiddle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	11
Black	49
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
255 (78.7 %)
Black
49 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.4 %)
Two or More
8 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Walker County
Phone:	(205)686-5061
Website:	http://www.walkercountyschools.com/pes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
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 27

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 30