• Category 1

    Selected in 2023

  • Grades: pre k - 3
    School Setting: rural
    Town Population: 2,204
    Student Enrollment: 277
    Student Demographics:

    Black/African American: 13%
    White/Caucasian: 80%
    Hispanic: 4%
    Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
    Asian: 0%
    Native American: 0%
    Other: 3%

    Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:16
    % Reduced Lunch: 78%
    % ELL Learners: 2%
    Founded: 2001
  • PRINCIPAL:
    Tracey Walker
  • CONTACT:
    1st St NW
    Vernon, AL 35592
    205-695-9728
    twalker@lamarcountyboe.com
Vernon Elementary School
Vernon, AL
"High expectations for all students and stakeholders."
1. Tell us about your school’s success.
Above 62% proficiency/ 85% student growth
Consecutive school report card grade of “A” on ALSDE Report Card
Proficiency levels continue to grow each year
2. Talk about the greatest contributing factor(s) that promoted positive change in your school.
Above 62% proficiency/ 85% student growth
School report card grade of “A” two consecutive years
Proficiency levels continue to grow each year
3. How has ESEA funding supported the school's success?
Decrease student/teacher ratio
Provide all student supplies
Professional development with content area instructional coaches
Provide remediation/enrichment resources for student growth
4. What professional development activities were used to improve teaching and learning?
100% trained in the Science of Reading
Utilizing instructional coaches for effective instructional practices of content standards
Weekly grade level meetings
Monthly data meetings
5. Talk about the cultural shift leading up to your school's success.
High expectations for all students and stakeholders
Reflect and Refine. On-going evaluation of curriculum and instructional practices
Teamwork among all staff, all grades, and all subjects
Collaboration and shared responsibility by all stakeholders.
6. How has community involvement strengthened your success?
Parent/community partnerships very supportive of the school
Celebrate/Reward student success with us

Stats
  • Category 1

    Selected in 2023

  • Grades: pre k - 3
    School Setting: rural
    Town Population: 2,204
    Student Enrollment: 277
    Student Demographics:

    Black/African American: 13%
    White/Caucasian: 80%
    Hispanic: 4%
    Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
    Asian: 0%
    Native American: 0%
    Other: 3%

    Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:16
    % Reduced Lunch: 78%
    % ELL Learners: 2%
    Founded: 2001
  • PRINCIPAL:
    Tracey Walker
  • CONTACT:
    1st St NW
    Vernon, AL 35592
    205-695-9728
    twalker@lamarcountyboe.com