Woodmeade Elementary School

www.dcs.edu/webpages/WElementary

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Woodmeade Elementary School, located in Decatur, Alabama, is a dedicated public school serving the local community as part of the Decatur City Schools district. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success through foundational instruction in core subjects while encouraging curiosity and personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Woodmeade Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and collaborative relationships between students, parents, and staff. The school utilizes its website as a key resource for communication, keeping families informed about district policies, school events, and educational opportunities. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, Woodmeade Elementary serves as a vital neighborhood hub dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child in the Decatur area.

354

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodmeade Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	136
Black	91
Asian	5
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
136 (38.4 %)
Black
91 (25.7 %)
White
77 (21.8 %)
Two or More
41 (11.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)552-3023
Website:	http://www.dcs.edu/webpages/WElementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Woodmeade Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Woodmeade Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	49.2%
Male	180	50.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th