Walter Jackson Elementary School, a public K–5 New Jersey high school in Decatur, AL, ranked #175 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #132 in 2022 and #121 in 2021.
The school's math proficiency was 50–54%, reading proficiency 60–64%, and science proficiency 50–59%, all higher than the Alabama state averages of 30% math, 47% reading, and 38% science in recent years.
Enrollment remained steady near 240 students with a 16:1 student–teacher ratio; minority enrollment was 54%, reflecting steady demographic diversity, while 66% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, up from 29% in 2004.
Walter Jackson Elementary earned a Blue Ribbon award in 2022 and has consistently ranked among the top 20% of Alabama public schools for overall testing and test score proficiency.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Walter Jackson Elementary School serves the southeast part of Decatur, AL, covering an area of approximately 13.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 6.5 miles at its furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Walter Jackson Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Walter Jackson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Jackson Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #175 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Walter Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Walter Jackson 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Walter Jackson Elementary School?
251 students attend Walter Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Walter Jackson Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 Walter Jackson Elementary School?
Walter Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Walter Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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