Walter Jackson Elementary School

1950 Park St SE
Decatur, AL 35601

www.dcs.edu/webpages/wjackson

244 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walter Jackson Elementary School, located at 1950 Park St SE in Decatur, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Decatur City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to provide a strong foundational education while preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core instruction, Walter Jackson Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school offers various programs and initiatives designed to address the individual needs of its learners, ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to thrive. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, supportive staff, and a focus on student-centered learning, the school continues to play a vital role in the Decatur community by nurturing the potential of every child who walks through its doors.

244

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	39
Black	68
Asian	3
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
117 (48.0 %)
Black
68 (27.9 %)
Hispanic
39 (16.0 %)
Two or More
16 (6.6 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)552-3031
Website:	http://www.dcs.edu/webpages/wjackson
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walter Jackson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walter Jackson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	113	46.3%
Male	131	53.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

Crestline Elementary School

Hartselle City

550 Students

600 Crestline Dr SW
Hartselle, AL 35640 (9.6 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th