Dannelly Elementary School

Dannelly Elementary School is a public Pre-K through 5th grade school located at 3425 Carter Hill Road, Montgomery, Alabama. Part of Montgomery Public Schools, it serves approximately 591 students and has about 33 full-time teachers, yielding a student-teacher ratio near 18:1. The school population is diverse, with a majority of students identifying as Black or African American, and a significant percentage of Hispanic students. Nearly 90% of pupils qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high economic need. Dannelly offers a standard elementary curriculum in reading, math, science, and social studies, plus Gifted & Talented programs. It is Title I eligible and participates in district-wide Pre-K services. The school aims to improve academic proficiency and school climate through support services.

Pre-registration for the 2025-2026 Montgomery Public Schools Pre-K program is open, and Dannelly Elementary is one of the schools included.

Dannelly is listed among schools where district updates and community interaction (via its Facebook page and MPS site) reflect ongoing engagement in academic programs and parent/staff communication.

Q1: What is the demographic breakdown of students at Dannelly Elementary?

A: The student body is predominantly Black or African American (over 80%), with Hispanic students making up around 13-14%, and small percentages from other racial/ethnic groups.

Q2: How many students receive free/reduced-price lunch or come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds?

A: Nearly 88-90% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting high economic need in the school community.

Q3: What is the student-teacher ratio and how many teachers are there?

A: There are about 33 full-time classroom teachers, giving a ratio of approximately 18 students per teacher.

Q4: How does Dannelly perform academically relative to state metrics?

A: According to recent data, proficiency rates are low: around 5% in math and approximately 18% in reading. The school is ranked in the lower portion of Alabama elementary schools by several evaluators.

Q5: What special programs or supports does the school offer?

A: Dannelly Elementary offers Gifted & Talented programming, district Pre-K services, and participates in Title I funding which supports additional resources for students in need.