At a glance
Reported students
297
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School: 297 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Decatur. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Decatur City. NCES reports 297 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.5%) and Black (28.6%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.5%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black28.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Decatur City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eastwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Walter Jackson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
251 reported students
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
251 reported students
Julian Harris Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
Woodmeade Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
West Decatur Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
407 reported students
Public schools near Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Davis Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–02 | 251 | 0.9 mi |
| West Decatur Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 407 | 1.6 mi |
| BanksCaddell Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 477 | 1.6 mi |
| Woodmeade Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 361 | 2.8 mi |
| Oak Park Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 481 | 2.8 mi |
| Walter Jackson Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 251 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
What grades does Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School serve?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Decatur City.
How many students attend Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School reported 297 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 315 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 297 students and 17.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School in?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is part of Decatur City, based in Decatur, AL, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Benjamin Davis Elementary School (0.9 mi), West Decatur Elementary School (1.6 mi), BanksCaddell Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.