Tallassee Elementary School

Tallassee City
850 Friendship Rd
Tallassee, AL 36078
598 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Tallassee Elementary School, located at 850 Friendship Road in Tallassee, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Tallassee City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core academic development and the social-emotional growth necessary for long-term educational success. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local Tallassee community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Tallassee City School System, which focuses on student achievement, character development, and the effective use of technology in the classroom. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates through the district’s official website at http://www.tcschools.com. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on individual student needs, Tallassee Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local educational landscape.
598
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    368 (61.5 %)
  • Black
    160 (26.8 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (5.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (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: Tallassee City
Phone: (334)283-5001
Website: http://www.tcschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 357
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 55
Kindergarten 107
Grade 1 127
Grade 2 97
Grade 3 105
Grade 4 107
Gender Ratio
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