Trace Crossings Elementary School

www.hoovercityschools.net/tracecrossings

769 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Trace Crossings Elementary School, located in Hoover, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Hoover City School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that prepares students for future success. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a blend of core academic subjects, creative arts, and technology integration, ensuring a well-rounded development for children in the elementary grades.

Beyond its academic rigor, Trace Crossings is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school prioritizes character education and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become responsible citizens both within the classroom and the local community. With a focus on modern pedagogical strategies and a dedicated faculty, Trace Crossings Elementary strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their highest potential.

769

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trace Crossings Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	80
Black	223
Asian	83
Two or More	60
American Indian	2

White
321 (41.7%)
Black
223 (29.0%)
Asian
83 (10.8%)
Hispanic
80 (10.4%)
Two or More
60 (7.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Hoover City
Phone:	(205)439-2700
Website:	http://www.hoovercityschools.net/tracecrossings
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 67

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 98