MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — After their former building in East Montgomery was unexpectedly sold several years ago, Churchill Academy has found a permanent home on McGehee Road in the former Green Gate School building, continuing its mission of serving students in the River Region who learn differently.

Founded in 1996, the school has had as many as 100 students. But due to space, they now limit enrollment to 80 students to maintain a low teacher-student ratio of about 1 to 8. Currently, around 55 students attend the school. Parents say the approach provides individualized attention and a safe environment that allows children to thrive.

“The low ratio of the kids in the classroom to the teacher allows the teacher to be able to spend extra time on the skills that the student needs to practi

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