West Decatur Elementary School

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

708 MEMORIAL Dr SW, Decatur, AL

West Decatur Neighborhood

Decatur City Schools

407 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Jennifer Edwards

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
33%

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

33%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 25	Full Time Teachers 25
Teachers in First or Second Year 35.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

320:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.4%	Female 48.6%
Hispanic 67.8%	Black 18.7%
White 10.1%	Two or more races 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 teacher

2/11/2019

I have started having good experiences here since their is new leadership.

5.0 teacher

2/11/2019

WDES is very child centered.The administration and teachers are very involved in making students have the learning environment.

5.0 teacher

2/11/2019

I have taught at this school for 13 years.

5.0 parent

2/11/2019

I have had a wonderful experience at this school! Administrators, staff, and students are always learning new things. The teachers and administrators care about the quality of education given to every child.

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Median Lot Size

8,276 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Alabama Morgan County Decatur 35601 West Decatur

West Decatur Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-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 407 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. West Decatur Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $119,554. Discover additional schools in the area, like Long Term Case, Decatur High School Development Program, Horizon High School, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Decatur Elementary School.

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