Limestone County School District
- 300 SOUTH JEFFERSON ST
- ATHENS, AL 35611
- (256) 232-5353
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72.5% | 69.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,906 | $8,646 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.0 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,702 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 512 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,702 | 17.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 662 |
| 1st Grade Students | 654 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 668 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 716 |
| 4th Grade Students | 696 |
| 5th Grade Students | 684 |
| 6th Grade Students | 669 |
| 7th Grade Students | 719 |
| 8th Grade Students | 718 |
| 9th Grade Students | 702 |
| 10th Grade Students | 726 |
| 11th Grade Students | 563 |
| 12th Grade Students | 557 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 44 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 32 |
| Hispanic | 552 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 853 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,252 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,477 |
| Female | 4,256 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 512 | 17.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 45 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 241 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 226 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 3 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 127 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 22 |
| Elementary | 12 |
| Secondary | 10 |
| Other | 0.5 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 16 |
| Library Support Staff | 8 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 426 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| School Administrators | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 23 |
| Student Support Services | 31 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 326 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $84,043,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $24,996,000 | 29.7% |
| Property Tax | $4,031,000 | 4.8% |
| All Other Taxes | $16,000 | 0.02% |
| Other School Systems | $208,000 | 0.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $12,781,000 | 15.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $24,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $2,446,000 | 2.9% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| District Activity Receipts | $2,236,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Sales and Services | $727,000 | 0.9% |
| Rents and Royalties | $12,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $200,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $380,000 | 0.5% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $4,000 | 0.00% |
| Private Contributions | $381,000 | 0.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,547,000 | 1.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $54,097,000 | 64.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $44,919,000 | 53.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $69,000 | 0.08% |
| Special Education Programs | $52,000 | 0.06% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $994,000 | 1.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $68,000 | 0.08% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,915,000 | 2.3% |
| Transportation Programs | $4,739,000 | 5.6% |
| Other Programs | $1,341,000 | 1.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $4,950,000 | 5.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,112,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,597,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $324,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $24,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $102,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $50,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,723,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Other | $7,000 | 0.01% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $76,201,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $48,453,000 | 63.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $22,984,000 | 30.2% |
| Student Support | $3,605,000 | 4.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,776,000 | 3.3% |
| General Administration Support | $1,236,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $3,656,000 | 4.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,371,000 | 7.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,730,000 | 5.6% |
| Other Support Services | $610,000 | 0.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,764,000 | 6.3% |
| Food Services | $4,764,000 | 5.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 72.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 487 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 15 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 54 | 2.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Limestone County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 13
- Students: 8,702
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 512
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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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| ARDMORE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
30285 Ardmore Ave
Ardmore, AL Public | 6-12 | 930 | 19.0 |  Review This School |
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| CEDAR HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
27905 Cedar Hill Rd
Ardmore, AL Public | KG-5 | 587 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| CLEMENTS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7730 Hwy 72 West
Athens, AL Public | KG-12 | 1,099 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
16049 Sanderson Rd
Harvest, AL Public | KG-5 | 1,024 | 17.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EAST LIMESTONE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
15641 East Limestone Rd
Athens, AL Public | 6-12 | 1,204 | 18.0 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| ELKMONT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
25630 Evans Ave
Elkmont, AL Public | KG-12 | 1,033 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
21360 Hwy 251
Athens, AL Public | KG-5 | 264 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| LIMESTONE COUNTY AREA VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL | ||||
505 East Sanderfer Rd
Athens, AL Public | 10-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| OWENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
21465 Hwy 99
Athens, AL Public | KG-6 | 522 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| PINEY CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
20835 Elkton Rd
Athens, AL Public | PK-6 | 235 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| REID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
15199 Brownsferry Rd
Athens, AL Public | KG-6 | - | - | Review This School |
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| TANNER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12060 Sommers Rd
Tanner, AL Public | KG-12 | 881 | 13.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEST LIMESTONE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
10945 School House Rd
Lester, AL Public | KG-12 | 955 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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