ALICE COACHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alice Coachman Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dougherty County school district, located in Albany, GA with about 499 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, Alice Coachman Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Alice Coachman Elementary School, located in Albany, Georgia, is a public school within the Dougherty County School System. Named in honor of the legendary Olympic gold medalist Alice Coachman—who was a native of Albany and the first Black woman from any country to win an Olympic gold medal—the school serves as a tribute to her legacy of perseverance, excellence, and breaking barriers. The institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages students to strive for high achievement in both their academic pursuits and their personal character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Albany community, focusing on providing a foundational education that prepares elementary-aged children for success in middle school and beyond. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the faculty and staff work to ensure that all students have access to the resources and support necessary to thrive. As part of the broader Dougherty County district, Alice Coachman Elementary continues to focus on modernizing its approach to education while upholding the spirit of its namesake, promoting a culture where every student is inspired to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Alice Coachman Elementary School at (229) 431-3488 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.