West Decatur Elementary School
Regular School · Decatur, AL
West Decatur Elementary School is a regular school school in Decatur, Alabama, serving grades PK–05 with 407 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 276 | 68% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 19% |
| White | 41 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 407 | 209M / 198F |
English Language Learners: 173 (43% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 6-9% | 24.1% | 153 |
| Reading Proficiency | 15-19% | 46.3% | 152 |
| Science Proficiency | <=10% | — | 54 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 407 | 100% |
Contact & Location
708 Memorial Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: (256)552-3027
http://www.dcs.edu/webpages/wdecatur/Other Schools in District
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- Frances Nungester Elementary School Elementary
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- Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 35601) → CensusDepth.com
- Alabama population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Alabama teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
010117000435
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD