Summerdale School

www.summerdaleschool.com

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Summerdale School, located in Summerdale, Alabama, serves as a central hub for academic and community growth within the Baldwin County Public School System. As a K-8 institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition from their primary formative years into high school. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development and extracurricular engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Summerdale, often serving as a focal point for local events and fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By focusing on fundamental skills, character development, and modern instructional strategies, Summerdale School aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and academic excellence. Its presence in the community reflects a commitment to providing high-quality public education that meets the unique needs of its diverse student body.

615

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summerdale School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	216
Black	25
Asian	3
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

White
313 (50.9%)
Hispanic
216 (35.1%)
Two or More
57 (9.3%)
Black
25 (4.1%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Baldwin County
Phone:	(251)989-6850
Website:	http://www.summerdaleschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
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 17

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Summerdale School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	80
Grade 6	67
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Summerdale School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	49.4%
Male	311	50.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th