West Decatur Elementary School
School Overview
West Decatur 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 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 22% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 310 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 21 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 310 students are attending West Decatur Elementary School. By gender, there are 157 and 153 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Decatur Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 23 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Black | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| White | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Total | 23 | 9 | 14 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 21 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Decatur Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 66.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 21 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 21 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 14.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 19.0% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 310 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| 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.