Piedmont Elementary School

Piedmont City
504 Hood St West
Piedmont, AL 36272
542 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Piedmont Elementary School, located in Piedmont, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Piedmont City School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community pride.

The school is well-regarded for its integration of modern instructional strategies and a dedication to student engagement. With a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, Piedmont Elementary works to provide personalized attention, utilizing technology and collaborative classroom practices to meet the needs of all learners. As a vital part of the local community, the school maintains strong partnerships with parents and families, ensuring that students have the resources and support systems necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
542
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    427 (78.8%)
  • Black
    52 (9.6%)
  • Two or More
    43 (7.9%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.5%)
  • 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: Piedmont City
Phone: (256)447-7483
Website: http://pes.piedmont.k12.al.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 319
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 48
Kindergarten 93
Grade 1 84
Grade 2 84
Grade 3 75
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 78
Gender Ratio