Walter Jackson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5

1950 Park St SE, Decatur, AL

Fairview Neighborhood

Decatur City Schools

4.8

4.7

251 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Rhonda S Reece

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
50%

Reading Proficiency
71%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 17	Full Time Teachers 17
Teachers in First or Second Year 25%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

265:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.6%	Male 49.4%
White 45%	Black 22.3%
Hispanic 20.3%	Two or more races 10.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.6%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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.

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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

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...

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...

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$131K - $626K

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Average Home Value

$225,622

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

44%

Average Household Income

$92,537

% of College Grads

37.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,469 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

23.1%

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Alabama Morgan County Decatur 35601 Fairview

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 251 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% 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 $225,622. 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.

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