Kelly Springs Elementary School

www.dothan.k12.al.us/kel

516 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kelly Springs Elementary School, located in Dothan, Alabama, is part of the Dothan City Schools district. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual growth and social development. As a cornerstone of its local community, the school emphasizes foundational education, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills while encouraging students to become active participants in their classroom activities.

The school operates with a commitment to student success, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond academics, Kelly Springs Elementary promotes a culture of character and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for their future transitions into upper-level schooling. Through collaborative efforts between staff, parents, and the broader Dothan community, the school aims to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where young learners are empowered to reach their full potential.

516

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kelly Springs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	81
Black	281
Asian	15
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Black
281 (54.5%)
White
108 (20.9%)
Hispanic
81 (15.7%)
Two or More
30 (5.8%)
Asian
15 (2.9%)
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:	Dothan City
Phone:	(334)983-6565
Website:	http://www.dothan.k12.al.us/kel
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
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

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kelly Springs Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kelly Springs Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	264	51.2%
Male	252	48.8%

Elementary School K - 2nd