Evelyn D Houston Elementary School

Talladega City
1310 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
353 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Evelyn D. Houston Elementary School, located on Ashland Highway in Talladega, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the primary grades, fostering a supportive environment aimed at building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during a child’s formative years.

The school maintains a digital presence through its blog, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about classroom activities, school-wide events, and important academic updates. By integrating community engagement with its educational programs, Evelyn D. Houston Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed and prepare for their future academic endeavors.
353
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    252 (71.4 %)
  • White
    74 (21.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Talladega City
Phone: (256)315-5808
Website: http://houstonelementaryschool.blogspot.com
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 255
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
Grade 4 123
Grade 5 116
Grade 6 113
Grade 7 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Zora Ellis Junior High School
Talladega City
228 Students
414 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160 (1.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th