ALPS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alps Road Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clarke County school district, located in Athens, GA with about 425 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Alps Road Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Alps Road Elementary School is a public school located in Athens, Georgia, serving students within the Clarke County School District. Situated on Alps Road, the school is centrally positioned in a well-established area of Athens, providing a neighborhood-focused educational environment for its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and fostering a supportive community atmosphere where teachers and staff strive to meet the individual needs of their learners.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Alps Road Elementary emphasizes holistic student growth through various programs that encourage social-emotional development and extracurricular engagement. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Athens community to create an inclusive environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school. As part of a larger district-wide initiative, the school focuses on equity and excellence, aiming to provide a foundational educational experience that equips its students with the skills necessary for future success.
For more information, contact Alps Road Elementary School at (706) 548-2261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-2261
ALPS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Athens, GA with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clarke County
- Total Students:
- 425
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 425 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALPS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 80.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- White
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.