JE Terry Elementary School

Dallas County
70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL 36758
110 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
J.E. Terry Elementary School, located at 70 Academy St in Plantersville, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Dallas County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students during their formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to provide a solid educational base that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school acts as a central hub for the small community of Plantersville. By maintaining an active connection with parents and local stakeholders, J.E. Terry Elementary strives to promote a culture of engagement and school pride. Through its commitment to character development and student achievement, the faculty and staff work to ensure that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed within the state’s educational standards.
110
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (53.6%)
  • Black
    41 (37.3%)
  • Two or More
    10 (9.1%)
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: Dallas County
Phone: (334)266-2838
Website: http://70 Academy St
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 94
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 17
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 20
Gender Ratio