Calera Intermediate School

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cais/index.htm

747 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Calera Intermediate School, located at 8454 Highway 31 South in Calera, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution serving the needs of upper-elementary and middle-grade students. As part of the Shelby County School District, the school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages both academic excellence and personal growth. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the academic challenges of their future secondary education while nurturing essential social and emotional skills during these formative years.

The school’s website reflects its role as a central hub for the local community, providing families with essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on extracurricular programs. With a strong emphasis on partnership between parents, educators, and students, Calera Intermediate seeks to create a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes character development alongside standard educational benchmarks. It serves as a vital component of the Calera community, helping to build a strong foundation for its students' long-term success.

747

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calera Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	119
Black	289
Asian	9
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
297 (39.8%)
Black
289 (38.7%)
Hispanic
119 (15.9%)
Two or More
31 (4.1%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Shelby County
Phone:	(205)682-6500
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cais/index.htm
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 3 257

Grade 4 249

Grade 5 241