Eastwood Elementary School serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Eastwood Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Eastwood Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
235 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Eastwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Eastwood Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
5%
9%

Black
17%
32%

White
74%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastwood Elementary School's ranking?
Eastwood Elementary School is ranked #139 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Eastwood Elementary School?
235 students attend Eastwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Eastwood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastwood Elementary School?
Eastwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eastwood Elementary School offer ?
Eastwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eastwood Elementary School part of?
Eastwood Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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