Samson Elementary School

Geneva County
823 North State Hwy 87
Samson, AL 36477
361 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Samson Elementary School, located at 823 North State Hwy 87 in Samson, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Geneva County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its young learners. By emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Samson Elementary is known for being an integral part of the small-town fabric of Samson. The school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, the staff works closely with families to ensure that every child receives the necessary attention and resources to succeed in a safe and nurturing learning environment.
361
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    270 (74.8%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (10.5%)
  • Black
    26 (7.2%)
  • Two or More
    22 (6.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Geneva County
Phone: (334)898-7439
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 252
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 34
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 68
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 49
Gender Ratio