Saks Elementary School

www.calhoun.k12.al.us/se/

625 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Saks Elementary School, located at 31 Watson in Anniston, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution within the Calhoun County School District. As a dedicated elementary facility, the school focuses on fostering a foundational learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic development and character building to prepare them for their future educational transitions within the district.

The school is an integral part of the local Saks community, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can grow through a structured curriculum. By maintaining its connection to the Calhoun County school system, Saks Elementary utilizes district resources and standards to offer consistent instruction. Prospective families or community members can find additional information regarding specific programs, staff contact details, and school calendar updates on their official website at http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/se/.

625

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	57
Black	258
Asian	2
Two or More	58
American Indian	1

Black
258 (41.3%)
White
249 (39.8%)
Two or More
58 (9.3%)
Hispanic
57 (9.1%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Calhoun County
Phone:	(256)741-6800
Website:	http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/se/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
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 33

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 78