Walter Jackson Elementary School
Walter Jackson Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Walter Jackson Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Walter Jackson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Walter Jackson Elementary School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 286 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Walter Jackson Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Walter Jackson Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #235 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 8% |
| Black | 23% | 33% |
| White | 55% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Walter Jackson Elementary School is Morgan County Learning Center (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Oak Park Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Oak Park Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 645 students10
0.8 miles
1218 16th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3035 0.8 6-8 645 - Decatur Eastwood Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 256 students10
0.9 miles
1802 26th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3043 0.9 PK-5 256 - Hartselle Morgan County Learning Center Alternative School Grades: 6-12
1.2 miles
72 Plainview St
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458 1.2 6-12 n/a - Decatur Decatur High Developmental Special Education School Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
1.3 miles
1011a Prospect Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008 1.3 9-12 36 - Decatur Somerville Road Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 393 students10
1.3 miles
1302 5th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3033 1.3 PK-5 393
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