Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Jasper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
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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