GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

935 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School, located in the Big Cove area of Huntsville, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Huntsville City Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and community-focused learning, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development among its students. Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating modern instructional techniques to prepare young learners for future success.

The school is well-regarded for its strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By leveraging its location in the growing Big Cove region, Goldsmith-Schiffman emphasizes a holistic approach to education, often integrating local resources and values into the student experience. With a dedicated faculty and an active parent body, the school maintains a reputation for being a tight-knit, collaborative learning community that prioritizes student engagement and long-term academic achievement.

935

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	725
Hispanic	67
Black	42
Asian	31
Two or More	67
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
725 (77.5%)
Hispanic
67 (7.2%)
Two or More
67 (7.2%)
Black
42 (4.5%)
Asian
31 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-7150
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	935
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 35

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 156

Grade 3 164

Grade 4 151

Grade 5 139