Madison County Elementary School

www.mcssk12.org

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Madison County Elementary School, located at 173 Wood Street in Gurley, Alabama, is a key component of the Madison County School System. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their formative years. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

The school benefits from the broader resources and structural support of the Madison County School District, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community involvement. By leveraging technology and traditional teaching methods, Madison County Elementary strives to cultivate a culture of curiosity and academic excellence. Families interested in learning more about their curriculum, enrollment processes, or upcoming school events can visit their official district website at [mcssk12.org](http://www.mcssk12.org).

421

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	22
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	32
American Indian	27

White
314 (74.6%)
Two or More
32 (7.6%)
American Indian
27 (6.4%)
Black
25 (5.9%)
Hispanic
22 (5.2%)
Asian
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:	Madison County
Phone:	(256)851-3290
Website:	http://www.mcssk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 45

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 44