Bob HardingShawmut Elementary

www.bhs.chambersk12.org

232 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Bob Harding-Shawmut Elementary School, located in Valley, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chambers County School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children in the local community. By focusing on core academic standards and personal development, the school strives to prepare its students for future educational success as they transition to middle school levels.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic growth, utilizing its resources to foster both social and intellectual development. Its digital presence highlights a focus on student achievement, effective communication with parents, and the implementation of district-wide curricula. As a vital part of the Valley community, Bob Harding-Shawmut Elementary works to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential.

232

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bob HardingShawmut Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	54
Black	78
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
87 (37.5%)
Black
78 (33.6%)
Hispanic
54 (23.3%)
Two or More
11 (4.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Chambers County
Phone:	(334)710-2803
Website:	http://www.bhs.chambersk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
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 35

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 56