Tarrant Elementary School

www.tarrant.k12.al.us

307 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Tarrant Elementary School, located at 1269 Portland Street in Tarrant, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Tarrant City School District. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a structured learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its primary-grade students. By focusing on essential core subjects and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tarrant Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit, acting as a central hub for families in the Tarrant area. The school works closely with parents and local stakeholders to maintain a supportive culture that values inclusivity and student achievement. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific administrative resources, the district's official website at http://www.tarrant.k12.al.us serves as the primary portal for communication and community engagement.

307

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tarrant Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	156
Black	136
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
156 (50.8%)
Black
136 (44.3%)
White
5 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.6%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Tarrant City
Phone:	(205)841-7541
Website:	http://www.tarrant.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
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 16

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tarrant Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tarrant Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	157	51.1%
Male	150	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Tarrant Intermediate School

Tarrant City

404 Students

1 Wildcat Drive
Tarrant, AL 35217 (0.3 miles away)

Elementary School 3rd - 6th