At a glance
Reported students
251
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Walter Jackson Elementary School: 251 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
14.9:1 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
- 245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Walter Jackson Elementary School
Walter Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Decatur. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Decatur City. NCES reports 251 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 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, below 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 (45%) and Black (22.3%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. 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 Walter Jackson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.83 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
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.8%
- 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
- White45%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black22.3%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.4%
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.
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
251 reported students
Eastwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
297 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 Walter Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 481 | 0.8 mi |
| Eastwood Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 272 | 1 mi |
| BanksCaddell Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 477 | 1.9 mi |
| Austinville Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 463 | 2 mi |
| West Decatur Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 407 | 2.5 mi |
| Frances Nungester Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 428 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walter Jackson Elementary School
What grades does Walter Jackson Elementary School serve?
Walter Jackson Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Decatur City.
How many students attend Walter Jackson Elementary School?
Walter Jackson Elementary School reported 251 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 245 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walter Jackson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 251 students and 16.83 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 Walter Jackson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walter Jackson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Decatur City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walter Jackson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.8% 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 Walter Jackson Elementary School in?
Walter Jackson 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 Walter Jackson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oak Park Elementary School (0.8 mi), Eastwood Elementary School (1 mi), BanksCaddell Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.