At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 442
358
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
81%+16.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Samson Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Samson, Alabama. The school enrolls 358 students. It is part of the Geneva County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alabama state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictGeneva County
County1061
CitySamson
ZIP36477
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010166001771
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment358
White73.3%
Hispanic / Latino9.8%
Black / African American11.1%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
73.3%
Hispanic
9.8%
Black
11.1%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
3.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.