Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School serves 327 students in grades 3-5.
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (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 74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (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
Diversity
School Overview
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#68 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
23%
32%
White
53%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is ranked #68 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
327 students attend Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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
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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