W E Striplin Elementary School

www.gcs.k12.al.us/weses.asp

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

W.E. Striplin Elementary School, located in Gadsden, Alabama, is a public elementary school serving students within the Gadsden City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects and encouraging a positive school culture, the staff aims to prepare young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic curriculum, W.E. Striplin emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a well-rounded student experience. The school frequently engages parents and local partners to enrich the educational environment, ensuring that students have access to the resources and encouragement they need to thrive. With a dedication to meeting the individual needs of its student body, the school serves as a vital cornerstone for families in the Gadsden area.

400

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W E Striplin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	122
Black	222
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

Black
222 (55.5%)
Hispanic
122 (30.5%)
White
37 (9.2%)
Two or More
15 (3.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

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:	Gadsden City
Phone:	(256)546-8616
Website:	http://www.gcs.k12.al.us/weses.asp
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
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 56

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 67