Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Tel:
(256)552-3056
- Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School serves 330 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 330 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #25 out of 1,264 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 27% | 33% |
| White | 62% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is Horizon High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Horizon High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Long Term Case (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Horizon High School Alternative School
Grades: 8-12
0.1 miles
809 Church St Ne
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3054 0.1 8-12 n/a - Decatur Long Term Case Alternative School
Grades: K-12
0.1 miles
406 2nd Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)308-2308 0.1 K-12 n/a - Decatur Banks-caddell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
0.8 miles
211 Gordon Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3040 0.8 PK-5 450 - Decatur Decatur High School Grades: 9-12 | 1035 students
0.9 miles
1011 Prospect Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3011 0.9 9-12 1035 - Decatur Decatur High Dev Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
1.0 miles
1011a Prospect Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3008 1.0 9-12 36
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