West Jasper Elementary School
Tel:
(205)384-4311
- West Jasper Elementary School serves 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
West Jasper Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- West Jasper Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 253 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Jasper Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Jasper Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. 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 | #888 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 43% | 33% |
| White | 39% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jasper City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Jasper Elementary School is North Highland School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Highland School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Highland School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jasper North Highland School Special Education School
Grades: PK-11 | 4 students
0.7 miles
907 12th Ave Sw
Jasper, AL 35501
(205)387-1468 0.7 PK-11 4 - Jasper Memorial Pk Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 494 students
0.8 miles
800 10th Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
(205)384-6461 0.8 K-5 494 - Jasper Maddox Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 616 students
0.9 miles
201 Panther Trail
Jasper, AL 35501
(205)384-3235 0.9 6-8 616 - Jasper Walker High School Grades: 9-12 | 802 students
1.5 miles
1601 Highland Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
(205)221-9277 1.5 9-12 802 - Jasper T R Simmons Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 553 students
1.6 miles
1001 Viking Dr
Jasper, AL 35501
(205)387-2535 1.6 PK-5 553
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