Pike Road Elementary School

500 Avenue of Learning
Pike Road, AL 36064

elementary.pikeroadschools.org

855 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Pike Road Elementary School, located at 500 Avenue of Learning in Pike Road, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Pike Road School District. The school is defined by its commitment to the "Pike Road Way," a philosophy that emphasizes a personalized, learner-centered environment. Rather than traditional grade-level structures, the school utilizes "Learning Communities" that encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and the development of the whole child, aiming to foster a culture of community and high academic expectations.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be project-based and inquiry-driven, allowing students to engage deeply with their studies through real-world applications. By prioritizing strong relationships between educators, students, and parents, Pike Road Elementary creates an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning journey. Their approach is focused on preparing students not just for the next grade level, but for long-term success in an evolving global landscape.

855

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pike Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	63
Black	210
Asian	44
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
510 (59.6 %)
Black
210 (24.6 %)
Hispanic
63 (7.4 %)
Asian
44 (5.1 %)
Two or More
27 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Pike Road City
Phone:	(334)420-5310
Website:	http://elementary.pikeroadschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 5

Kindergarten 221

Grade 1 227

Grade 2 220

Grade 3 182