Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
303 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
303
Total Students
16.1
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 141 |
| Hispanic | 58 |
| Black | 71 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 27 |
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White141 (46.5 %)
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Black71 (23.4 %)
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Hispanic58 (19.1 %)
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Two or More27 (8.9 %)
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Asian6 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Decatur City |
| Phone: | (256)552-3056 |
| Website: | http://www.dcs.edu/lsheffield.cfm?subpage=1324329 |
| Grade Range: | 3rd - 5th |
| Total Students: | 303 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 16.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 136 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 3
106
Grade 4
93
Grade 5
104
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 106 |
| Grade 4 | 93 |
| Grade 5 | 104 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 161 | 53.1% |
| Male | 142 | 46.9% |
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