W E Striplin Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Gadsden, AL Grades KG–05 City: Small Gadsden, AL SchoolScore™ D (54.7)
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W E Striplin Elementary School
Gadsden, AL 35901
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ D (54.7)
400
Students
20.3
Teachers
19.7:1
Student:Teacher
(256)546-8616
Phone
http://www.gcs.k12.al.us/weses.asp
Website

W E Striplin Elementary School is a public school administered by the Gadsden City district in Gadsden, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 400 students enrolled; a 19.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
400.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 18% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.73:1
State avg: 17:1
▲ 16% worse
Free Lunch %
84.8%
State avg: 58.6%
▲ 45% worse
School Details
School Name
W E Striplin Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010162000564
State School ID
AL-144-0240
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
600 Cleveland Ave
City
Gadsden
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35901
County
Etowah County
Metro Area
Gadsden, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
0103
State Leg. Upper
01010
State Leg. Lower
01028
Latitude
34.00797
Longitude
-86.01034
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
400
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.3
Teachers FTE
📐
19.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 339 84.8%
Not Applicable 339 84.8%
District Info
District Name
Gadsden City
LEAID
0101620
State LEA ID
AL-144
Phone
(256)543-3512
Website
http://www.gcs.k12.al.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Gadsden
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$75,151K
Federal Revenue
$21,077K
State Revenue
$39,273K
Local Revenue
$14,801K
Total Expenditure
$73,465K
Instruction Exp.
$38,755K
Support Services
$23,431K
Other Current Exp.
$4,535K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of W E Striplin Elementary School

1
Gadsden Middle School
Gadsden · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Therapeutic Academic Program
Gadsden · Elementary
0.4 mi
3
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
Gadsden · Prekindergarten
0.5 mi
4
Downtown Educational Center
Gadsden · High
0.6 mi
5
C I T Y Program
Gadsden · High
1.2 mi
6
Donehoo Elementary School
Gadsden · Elementary
1.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about W E Striplin Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend W E Striplin Elementary School?
400 students are enrolled at W E Striplin Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does W E Striplin Elementary School have?
W E Striplin Elementary School has 20.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1.
What grades does W E Striplin Elementary School serve?
W E Striplin Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is W E Striplin Elementary School a charter school?
W E Striplin Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is W E Striplin Elementary School located in?
W E Striplin Elementary School is located in the Gadsden, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does W E Striplin Elementary School belong to?
W E Striplin Elementary School is part of the Gadsden City school district.
How much does Gadsden City spend per student?
The Gadsden City district spends approximately $183,662,500 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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