Woodmeade Elementary School

1400 19th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodmeade Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodmeade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Woodmeade Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodmeade Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodmeade Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#516 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodmeade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodmeade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Woodmeade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
38%
11%
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Black
26%
32%
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White
22%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodmeade Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodmeade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodmeade Elementary School's ranking?
Woodmeade Elementary School is ranked #516 out of 1,285 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Woodmeade Elementary School?
354 students attend Woodmeade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Woodmeade Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodmeade Elementary School?
Woodmeade Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodmeade Elementary School offer ?
Woodmeade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodmeade Elementary School part of?
Woodmeade Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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