West Jefferson Elementary School in Quinton, AL, ranked #496 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #469 in 2022 and a high of #38 in 2011 among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency ranged 20–29%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency was 50–59%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 21–39%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 144 students in 2019 to 94 students in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at 9% and free lunch eligibility steady near 48% in recent years.
The school served grades Pre–K through 6 with 109 students and 7 teachers in total, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of approximately 16:1, lower than many comparable Union County NJ high schools.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average over the past decade, reaching 93% in 2023 versus the Alabama average of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Jefferson Elementary School serves the western part of Quinton, AL, covering an area of approximately 57.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Jefferson Elementary School is 0.26, which is less 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
#496 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
31%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
TIGERS, hear us ROAR!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
West Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #496 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend West Jefferson Elementary School?
111 students attend West Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Jefferson Elementary School?
West Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
West Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Jefferson Elementary School part of?
West Jefferson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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