Walter Jackson Elementary School, a public K–5 New Jersey high school in Decatur, AL, ranked #175 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #132 in 2022 and #121 in 2021.
The school's math proficiency was 50–54%, reading proficiency 60–64%, and science proficiency 50–59%, all higher than the Alabama state averages of 30% math, 47% reading, and 38% science in recent years.
Enrollment remained steady near 240 students with a 16:1 student–teacher ratio; minority enrollment was 54%, reflecting steady demographic diversity, while 66% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, up from 29% in 2004.
Walter Jackson Elementary earned a Blue Ribbon award in 2022 and has consistently ranked among the top 20% of Alabama public schools for overall testing and test score proficiency.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walter Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Walter Jackson Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Walter Jackson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Jackson Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
25%
32%
White
46%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
Walter Jackson Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Walter Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Walter Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Walter Jackson Elementary School?
240 students attend Walter Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Walter Jackson Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walter Jackson Elementary School?
Walter Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Walter Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter Jackson Elementary School part of?
Walter Jackson Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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