C L Salter Elementary School

106 Brecon Access Rd
Talladega, AL 35160

www.salterelem.net/

353 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

C.L. Salter Elementary School, located in Talladega, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the local community. Dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment for students in the elementary grades. By focusing on essential core subjects and foundational skills, the faculty and staff aim to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of literacy, numeracy, and social growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the Talladega area, acting as a hub for local families to engage in their children's formative education. Through its digital presence at salterelem.net, the school facilitates communication between educators, parents, and the community, providing resources and updates to support student success. With a commitment to a nurturing atmosphere, C.L. Salter Elementary focuses on building a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive setting.

353

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C L Salter Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	24
Black	268
Asian	3
Two or More	14

Black
268 (75.9%)
White
44 (12.5%)
Hispanic
24 (6.8%)
Two or More
14 (4.0%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Talladega City
Phone:	(256)315-5822
Website:	http://www.salterelem.net/
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
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 2

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 125