Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Jasper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
43%
32%
White
38%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend West Jasper Elementary School?
253 students attend West Jasper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of West Jasper Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Jasper Elementary School?
West Jasper Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does West Jasper Elementary School offer ?
West Jasper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Jasper Elementary School part of?
West Jasper Elementary School is part of Jasper City School District.
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