Walter Jackson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1950 Park St SE, Decatur, AL

Fairview Neighborhood

Decatur City Schools

4.8

4.7

240 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Rhonda S Reece

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
50%

Reading Proficiency
63%

A-

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

63%

Math Proficiency

50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 15	Full Time Teachers 15
Teachers in First or Second Year 25%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

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

4.0 NicheUser

3/30/2016

Thus far, it has been a great experience!

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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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$135K - $687K

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Average Home Value

$226,154

Median Lot Size

11,325 Sq Ft

% Renters

44%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

37.6%

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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 240 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% 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 $226,154. 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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