Walter Jackson Elementary School
School Overview
Walter Jackson Elementary School is a public school located in Decatur, Alabama. It is a school in Decatur City School District district.
According to the Alabama state assessment result, about 67% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 291 students through grade KG to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 18 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 291 students are attending Walter Jackson Elementary School. By gender, there are 167 and 124 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Walter Jackson Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 55 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 44 | 27 | 17 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 55 | 34 | 21 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 18 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Walter Jackson Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 72.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 18 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 18 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 11.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 16.7% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 291 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 22,113 Households |
| Population | 53,556 |
| Male | 26,071 |
| Female | 28,407 |
| Child Population | 15,636 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,685 Units |
| Average House Value | $134,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $655 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $48,429 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.24% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Decatur City
In Decatur City, 20 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DECATUR, Alabama
3 private schools are serving students in DECATUR, Alabama. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.