Etowah County Special Education Learning Center

Etowah County
401 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
7 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Etowah County Special Education Learning Center, located in Rainbow City, Alabama, serves as a specialized educational facility operating under the Etowah County Board of Education. The center is dedicated to providing tailored academic and behavioral support services for students with diverse learning needs. By focusing on individualized education programs (IEPs), the facility aims to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that addresses the unique developmental, social, and educational requirements of its student population.

As part of the broader Etowah County School System, the Learning Center emphasizes specialized instruction and professional therapeutic support to ensure all students can reach their fullest potential. The center works closely with families and district resources to provide a structured atmosphere that emphasizes personal growth, skill acquisition, and preparation for future transitions. Through its specialized approach, the school plays a critical role in ensuring equitable educational opportunities for students across the county who require more intensive assistance than a traditional classroom setting may provide.
7
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    6 (85.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (14.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Etowah County
Phone: (256)442-1050
Website: http://www.ecboe.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 7
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
The Etowah County Refocus Center
Etowah County
106 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954 (5.9 miles away)
Other 4th - 12th