Jeter Primary School

700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jeter Primary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Jeter Primary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
397 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jeter Primary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
50%
32%
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White
39%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jeter Primary School?
397 students attend Jeter Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jeter Primary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeter Primary School?
Jeter Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Jeter Primary School offer ?
Jeter Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jeter Primary School part of?
Jeter Primary School is part of Opelika City School District.

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Date
Last Day of School (1/2 day)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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