Ariton School

Dale County
264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311
863 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Ariton School, located at 264 Creel Richardson Drive in Ariton, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub within the Dale County School District. As a K-12 institution, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment that spans from elementary education through high school graduation. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Ariton, fostering a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on student development, academic achievement, and extracurricular involvement.

Operating under the oversight of the Dale County Board of Education, Ariton School emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, whether that entails higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. The school is known for its strong community spirit and its dedication to maintaining a safe, structured learning environment. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, board policies, or school-specific programs, the official district website at [www.dalecountyboe.org](http://www.dalecountyboe.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative transparency.
863
Total Students
45.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    649 (75.2 %)
  • Black
    92 (10.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    84 (9.7 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dale County
Phone: (334)762-2371
Website: http://www.dalecountyboe.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 419
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 18
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 66
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 66
Grade 6 65
Grade 7 67
Grade 8 73
Grade 9 59
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 66
Grade 12 61
Gender Ratio