West Jasper Elementary School in Jasper, AL, closed in 2018 after serving grades PK–5 with an enrollment size of 253 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
The school's state ranking declined overall from #617 in 2013 to #850 in 2017, reflecting weaker performance over time before closure.
Math proficiency was lower than the state average in recent years, with rates around 20%–25% compared to state averages near 30%, showing a downward trend from higher historic proficiency.
Reading proficiency remained lower than the state average, with about 25% proficiency versus roughly 46% statewide in 2022, also indicating declining academic performance.
Enrollment demographics prior to closure included a majority minority student body with 108 Black (non–Hispanic) and 26 Hispanic students, and a high percentage (88%) of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting significant socioeconomic need.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
43%
32%
White
38%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend West Jasper Elementary School?
253 students attend West Jasper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of West Jasper Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Jasper Elementary School?
West Jasper Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Jasper Elementary School offer ?
West Jasper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Jasper Elementary School part of?
West Jasper Elementary School is part of Jasper City School District.
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