C J Donald Middle School

www.fairfieldschoolsystem.com

316 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Donald Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located at 715 Valley Rd in Fairfield, Alabama. Serving the local community within the Fairfield City Schools district, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early stages of their education. As part of a smaller school district, the institution aims to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its elementary-aged population.

The school utilizes its digital presence through the Fairfield City Schools portal to communicate with families and share essential administrative information. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, Donald Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic development, school-wide announcements, and information regarding district-led initiatives.

316

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C J Donald Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	14
Black	301
American Indian	1

Black
301 (95.3%)
Hispanic
14 (4.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfield City
Phone:	(205)783-6823
Website:	http://www.fairfieldschoolsystem.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
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

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 111