EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Eastwood Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Decatur City school district, located in Decatur, AL with about 256 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Eastwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Eastwood Elementary School is a public school located in Decatur, Alabama, serving students within the Decatur City Schools district. As part of a mission-driven educational community, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.
In addition to its academic program, Eastwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its website to keep families informed about school news, extracurricular activities, and district policies, helping to bridge the communication gap between educators and parents. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and a positive school climate, Eastwood strives to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible learners.
For more information, contact Eastwood Elementary School at (256) 552-3043 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, AL 35601-6729
(256) 552-3043
EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Decatur, AL with about 256 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Decatur City
- Total Students:
- 256
- Teachers:
- 16.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 256 students
- White
- 67.6%
- Black or African American
- 19.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.