LEON SHEFFIELD MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Decatur City school district, located in Decatur, AL with about 319 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Leon Sheffield Magnet 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.
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, located in Decatur, Alabama, serves as a distinguished academic institution within the Decatur City Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide a specialized, enriched learning environment that emphasizes high academic standards and innovative instruction. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a rigorous intellectual culture while promoting the personal growth and development of its students, typically catering to a diverse student body eager for advanced or theme-based educational opportunities.
The school’s mission focuses on creating a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through active engagement and critical thinking. By leveraging a specialized curriculum, Leon Sheffield aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond. With a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community partnerships, the school maintains a structured and collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to excel in a competitive educational landscape.
For more information, contact Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School at (256) 552-3056 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
LEON SHEFFIELD MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Decatur, AL with about 319 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Decatur City
- Total Students:
- 319
- Teachers:
- 19
- 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 319 students
- White
- 58.9%
- Black or African American
- 25.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
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.