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Walter Jackson Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1950 Park St SE,
Decatur, AL
Decatur City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms Rhonda S Reece
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Niche Grade
A-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
19.8%
State Average
27.8%
Science
4%
State Average
21.8%
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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List Price Range
$141K - $700K
Homes For Sale
11
Average Home Value
$224,621
Median Lot Size
11,325 Sq Ft
% Renters
44%
Average Household Income
$92,537
% of College Grads
37.6%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,434 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
23.4%
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Parks in this Area
Delano Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Point Mallard Park
- Camping
- Golf
- Pool
Pop Oliver Park
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- Picnic Area
- Tennis
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Walter Jackson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Decatur, AL and is served by the Decatur City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 240 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Walter Jackson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $224,621. Discover additional schools in the area, like Decatur High School Development Program, Decatur High School, Horizon High School, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walter Jackson Elementary School.