What grades does Heard Elementary School serve?

Heard Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Dothan, AL. The school is part of Dothan City.

Where is Heard Elementary School located?

Heard Elementary School is located at Dothan, AL in a urban area.

What school district is Heard Elementary School in?

Heard Elementary School is part of Dothan City in AL. The district operates 18 schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heard Elementary School?

Heard Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

How many schools are in Dothan City?

Dothan City operates 18 schools in AL.

What schools are in Dothan, AL?

Dothan, AL is served by Dothan City. Heard Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

What school district serves Dothan, AL?

Dothan City serves Dothan, AL with 18 schools. Heard Elementary School is one of the schools in this district.

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Dothan, AL 36301

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Oct

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Students ReturnEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

1st 9 Weeks Report CardEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

2nd 9 Weeks Progress ReportEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Fri

Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.half_dayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

361

Student:Teacher

18.1:1

Locale

Urban

District

Dothan City

Econ. Disadvantaged

74.8%

Phone

(334)794-1471

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

50-54%

Math Proficiency

20-24%

Chronic Absenteeism

4.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

15 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Near average in AL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

382

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

24.3

88% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,149

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,229

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,069

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 52%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$190,138

+2.1% 1yr+31.7% 5yr

Dothan, AL metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.9%

Below 150% poverty line

5.3%

Unemployment rate

11.7%

Uninsured residents

12.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,486

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,432

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

679 (47%)

Other Health Impairment

227 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

220 (15%)

Autism

167 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

69 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

13 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

389

Current enrollment

Stable(+7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Students Return

Event

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

1st 9 Weeks Report Card

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Dothan City. Heard Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	1st 9 Weeks Progress ReportDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Teacher Work Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Students ReturnDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	1st 9 Weeks Report CardDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	2nd 9 Weeks Progress ReportDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.District-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Students ReturnDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.District-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Work Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students ReturnDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	2nd 9 Weeks Report CardDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	3rd 9 Weeks Progress ReportDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Teacher Work Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	3rd 9 Weeks Report CardDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break District-wide	Break	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	Students ReturnDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	Teacher Work Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	3rd 9 Weeks Progress ReportDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	4th 9 Weeks Report CardDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Last Day for StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day for 9+20District-wide	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day for 9-Mo. EmployeesDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Last Day for 10-Mo. EmployeesDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Juneteenth ObservanceDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Jun 22, 2027	Last Day for 11-Mo. EmployeesDistrict-wide	Event	—