Little Ridge Intermediate School

Fort Payne City
201 45th St NE
Fort Payne, AL 35967
792 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview

Little Ridge Intermediate School is a mid-sized public educational campus located in Fort Payne, AL. Administered by Fort Payne City, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 792 enrolled students across grades 03 through 05.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 49.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 64.1% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 508 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 201 45th St NE in Fort Payne, AL 35967, Little Ridge Intermediate School serves families zoned within the Fort Payne City attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

792
Total Students
49.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    404 (51.0%)
  • Hispanic
    321 (40.5%)
  • Two or More
    30 (3.8%)
  • Black
    25 (3.2%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Fort Payne City
Phone: (256)845-0535
Website: http://www.fpsk12.com
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 508
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 3 285
Grade 4 265
Grade 5 242
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wills Valley Elementary School
Fort Payne City
738 Students
4111 Williams Ave NE
Fort Payne, AL 35967 (1.1 miles away)
Elementary School K - 2nd