Dekalb County School District
- 500 GRAND AVE SW
- FORT PAYNE, AL 35967
- (256) 638-6921
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 67.7% | 69.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,929 | $8,646 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.1 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,961 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 592 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,961 | 15.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 44 |
| Kindergarten Students | 764 |
| 1st Grade Students | 686 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 722 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 705 |
| 4th Grade Students | 735 |
| 5th Grade Students | 699 |
| 6th Grade Students | 670 |
| 7th Grade Students | 708 |
| 8th Grade Students | 675 |
| 9th Grade Students | 710 |
| 10th Grade Students | 614 |
| 11th Grade Students | 591 |
| 12th Grade Students | 558 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1,029 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 12 |
| Hispanic | 1,842 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 90 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,906 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,572 |
| Female | 4,307 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 592 | 15.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 1 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 68 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 261 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 262 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 8 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 87 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 23 |
| Elementary | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 |
| Other | 9 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 17 |
| Library Support Staff | 6 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 408 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 19 |
| School Administrators | 29 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 26 |
| Student Support Services | 23 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 302 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $91,271,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $16,653,000 | 18.2% |
| Property Tax | $4,577,000 | 5.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $19,000 | 0.02% |
| Other School Systems | $40,000 | 0.04% |
| Cities and Counties | $3,685,000 | 4.0% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $20,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $1,720,000 | 1.9% |
| District Activity Receipts | $2,780,000 | 3.0% |
| Other Sales and Services | $735,000 | 0.8% |
| Rents and Royalties | $32,000 | 0.04% |
| Sale of Property | $191,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $253,000 | 0.3% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Private Contributions | $230,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,366,000 | 2.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $65,315,000 | 71.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $46,731,000 | 51.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $65,000 | 0.07% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,276,000 | 1.4% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $365,000 | 0.4% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,978,000 | 2.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $4,701,000 | 5.2% |
| Other Programs | $10,199,000 | 11.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $9,303,000 | 10.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,921,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,844,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $470,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $575,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $15,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $156,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $162,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,653,000 | 2.9% |
| Through State - Other | $304,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $203,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $78,198,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $48,049,000 | 61.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $24,252,000 | 31.0% |
| Student Support | $5,032,000 | 5.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,784,000 | 2.0% |
| General Administration Support | $2,034,000 | 2.2% |
| School Administration Support | $3,656,000 | 4.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,021,000 | 6.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,448,000 | 4.9% |
| Other Support Services | $1,277,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,897,000 | 7.5% |
| Food Services | $5,897,000 | 6.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 67.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 433 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 37 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 25 | 1.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dekalb County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 15
- Students: 8,961
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 592
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
409 Main St East
Rainsville, AL Public | 5-12 | - | - |  Review This School |
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| COLLINSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
802 South Valley St
Collinsville, AL Public | KG-12 | 728 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| CROSSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
63 Justice St
Crossville, AL Public | KG-5 | 923 | 17.1 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CROSSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5405 Co Rd 28
Crossville, AL Public | 6-12 | 886 | 16.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DEKALB ANNEX SCHOOL | ||||
409 East Main St
Rainsville, AL Public | KG-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| DEKALB VOCATIONAL SCHOOL | ||||
409 Main St East
Rainsville, AL Public | 10-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| FYFFE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
153 Church St
Fyffe, AL Public | KG-12 | 962 | 16.6 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GERALDINE SCHOOL | ||||
13011 Hwy 227
Geraldine, AL Public | KG-12 | 1,205 | 17.9 | 5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| HENAGAR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
85 Woodview Rd
Henagar, AL Public | KG-8 | 326 | 11.4 | Review This School |
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| IDER SCHOOL | ||||
1064 Crabapple Ln
Ider, AL Public | KG-12 | 808 | 10.9 | Review This School |
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| MOON LAKE SCHOOL | ||||
5855 East River Rd
Mentone, AL Public | KG-6 | 121 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| PLAINVIEW SCHOOL | ||||
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL Public | KG-12 | 1,239 | 16.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| RUHUMA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3371 County Rd 81
Fort Payne, AL Public | KG-8 | 195 | 10.8 | Review This School |
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| SYLVANIA SCHOOL | ||||
133 1st St Nw
Sylvania, AL Public | KG-12 | 979 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| VALLEY HEAD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
235 1st Ave
Valley Head, AL Public | KG-12 | 509 | 11.4 |  4 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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