Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School

darelementary.marshallk12.org/

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Kate D. Smith DAR Elementary School, located in Grant, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the Marshall County School District. The school is steeped in a unique historical legacy, as it is situated on the historic campus originally established by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). This location provides a distinctive learning environment that balances modern educational standards with a deep respect for the school's heritage and the surrounding community.

Academically, the school focuses on fostering a strong foundation for elementary-aged students, emphasizing core literacy, mathematics, and character development. By leveraging its place within the Marshall County system, DAR Elementary provides students with access to a variety of resources, technology, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare them for middle school success. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, supportive atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to promote student achievement and personal growth within the Grant community.

546

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	498
Hispanic	29
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	5

White
498 (91.2%)
Hispanic
29 (5.3%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Black
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:	Marshall County
Phone:	(256)728-2226
Website:	http://darelementary.marshallk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
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 54

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 98