Dixie Elementary School

251 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dixie Elementary School is a public school located in Opelika, Alabama, serving students within the Russell County School District. Situated along US Highway 80 West, the school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic development and social-emotional growth. As part of the Russell County school system, the institution is dedicated to preparing its student body for future academic transitions by fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.

The school’s official website acts as a hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific news. By emphasizing standard curriculum requirements and community engagement, Dixie Elementary strives to offer its students a structured path to success within the local public education framework. Prospective families can use the provided district portal to access resources, contact faculty members, and stay updated on important school events throughout the academic year.

251

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dixie Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	13
Black	48
Asian	3
Two or More	18

White
169 (67.3%)
Black
48 (19.1%)
Two or More
18 (7.2%)
Hispanic
13 (5.2%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)

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:	Russell County
Phone:	(334)468-5323
Website:	http://myrcsd.org/dixieelementary/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
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 19

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 28