Oak Park Elementary School

www.dcs.edu/webpages/sroad/

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Somerville Road Elementary School is a public institution located in Decatur, Alabama, serving as a foundational part of the Decatur City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a structured curriculum and dedicated faculty, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining close ties to the local Decatur community.

The school’s official web presence highlights its role as a hub for student activities, parental involvement, and educational resources. Through its programs, Somerville Road Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity and excellence. Families associated with the school benefit from a focus on clear communication and a collaborative school culture, ensuring that both students and staff feel empowered to achieve their personal and academic best within a safe, inclusive setting.

481

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	236
Black	133
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
236 (49.1%)
Black
133 (27.7%)
White
76 (15.8%)
Two or More
29 (6.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Decatur City
Phone:	(256)552-3033
Website:	http://www.dcs.edu/webpages/sroad/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
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 76

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oak Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	76
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oak Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	44.1%
Male	269	55.9%

Elementary School K - 4th