Dadeville Elementary School

Tallapoosa County
670 E Columbus St
Dadeville, AL 36853
571 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Dadeville Elementary School is a public school located in Dadeville, Alabama, serving as part of the Tallapoosa County School District. Situated on E. Columbus St., the school plays a foundational role in the local community by providing primary education for students in the region. Its affiliation with the Tallapoosa County school system ensures that it follows the district's broader mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and prepare students for academic success as they transition to middle and high school levels.

The school focuses on creating a supportive environment for its young learners, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering social and personal development. By integrating into the wider Tallapoosa County educational framework, Dadeville Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and curricula designed to meet state standards. Families interested in enrollment, specific school policies, or community events are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.tallapoosak12.org for the most up-to-date information regarding the school calendar, faculty contact details, and student services.
571
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    277 (48.5%)
  • Black
    251 (44.0%)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.4%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
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: Tallapoosa County
Phone: (256)825-6811
Website: http://www.tallapoosak12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 396
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 35
Kindergarten 97
Grade 1 96
Grade 2 84
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 82
Grade 5 82
Gender Ratio