Serving 290 students in grades 3-5, Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leon Sheffield Magnet 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
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
25%
32%
White
47%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
290 students attend Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School part of?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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