Walter Jackson Elementary School

Walter Jackson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1950 Park St SE,  Decatur, AL
Decatur City Schools
4.8
4.7
244 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Rhonda S Reece
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
19.8%
State Average
27.8%
Science
4%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
265:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
48%
Black
27.9%
Hispanic
16%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 3 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/31/2019
This school is unique. The teachers and principal actually care about the students. Students are encouraged to do their best. It's only been an amazing experience for my children.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/11/2014
My family moved to Decatur from out of state almost two years ago, and my daughter is about to finish her second year at Walter Jackson. I can't say enough good things about this school! We (my husband, daughter, and myself) absolutely love Walter Jackson and are so very pleased with our decision fo...
5.0 parent
3/5/2014
WJES is an excellent neighborhood school.It is always clean and so well maintained by their support staff. The ladies in the front office are always welcoming and eager to help. WJ contains great administrational leadership, with some of the most knowledgeable and caring teachers around. Combine the...
5.0 parent
3/2/2014
I moved here from Fairfax County, Virginia and have high expectations for my children's schools. We researched all our options, private, public--in other districts and WJES, which is our district school. After speaking with other parents and touring the school multiple times, we decided WJES had wha...
5.0 parent
3/2/2014
Walter Jackson is a great school. I love its small school atmosphere. It is as close to you can get in small numbers as a private school. The administration is great and are always eager to help. The teachers have loved on my children and that is really important to know when you are away from your...

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