Eastwood Elementary School ranked #76 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #85 in 2022 and #139 in 2021, placing it in the top 10% of state public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 60–64% in 2023, significantly higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 70–74%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 60–79%, well above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly increased from 235 students in 2022 to 252 students in 2023, with minority enrollment stable around 33%, reflecting a consistent diverse student body.
The school served pre–kindergarten through 5th grade with 252 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, supporting smaller class sizes compared to district averages.
Free lunch eligibility rose to 33% in 2023 from 32% in 2022, indicating a modest increase in socioeconomic need among the student population at this Decatur, AL elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastwood Elementary School serves the eastern part of Decatur, AL, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 4.1 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Eastwood Elementary School's student population of 272 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eastwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastwood Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #76 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Eastwood Elementary School often compared to?
Eastwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Davis Elementary School, Barkley Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Eastwood Elementary School?
272 students attend Eastwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Eastwood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastwood Elementary School?
Eastwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastwood Elementary School part of?
Eastwood Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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