Boaz Intermediate School

www.boazk12.org/bis

361 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Boaz Intermediate School, located at 11 Newt Parker Drive in Boaz, Alabama, serves as a vital component of the Boaz City School District. The school is specifically designed to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school years, typically focusing on upper elementary grade levels. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the institution aims to build a strong academic foundation while addressing the social and emotional development of its students as they transition toward more advanced studies.

The school places a high priority on student achievement and character development, utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards to ensure academic rigor. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Boaz Intermediate School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and school initiatives that promote community involvement and school spirit. Through a collaborative effort between dedicated faculty, staff, and parents, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

361

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boaz Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	151
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	9

White
182 (50.4%)
Hispanic
151 (41.8%)
Black
12 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Boaz City
Phone:	(256)593-9211
Website:	http://www.boazk12.org/bis
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
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 4 179

Grade 5 182