Phenix City Elementary School

2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867

www.pcboe.net/pces

683 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Phenix City Elementary School (PCES), located on South Railroad Street in Phenix City, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Phenix City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for its primary-aged students. By emphasizing fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in their academic journeys.

Beyond core academics, PCES places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep parents and guardians informed about curriculum updates, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a commitment to creating an inclusive culture, Phenix City Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of responsibility in every student who walks through its doors.

683

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phenix City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	64
Black	466
Two or More	55

Black
466 (68.2%)
White
98 (14.3%)
Hispanic
64 (9.4%)
Two or More
55 (8.1%)

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:	Phenix City
Phone:	(334)732-1160
Website:	http://www.pcboe.net/pces
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
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 110

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 118