Walter Jackson Elementary School

1950 Park St Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Walter Jackson Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Walter Jackson 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 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walter Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Walter Jackson Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
243 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Walter Jackson 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 Walter Jackson Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
15%
10%
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Black
23%
32%
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White
54%
53%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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

What is Walter Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
Walter Jackson Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Walter Jackson Elementary School?
243 students attend Walter Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Walter Jackson Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Jackson Elementary School?
Walter Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Walter Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Walter Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walter Jackson Elementary School part of?
Walter Jackson Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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