Walter Jackson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Alabama 35601 · Decatur City
#187 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#18624 of 50,301 nationally
About Walter Jackson Elementary School
Walter Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Decatur, in the Decatur City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 251 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 187th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is math proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 251.
There are 20 schools in Decatur; Walter Jackson Elementary School ranks 5th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walter Jackson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter Jackson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oak Park Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students · 1.3 km away
Eastwood Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students · 1.7 km away
Decatur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
915 students · 2.0 km away
Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students · 2.3 km away
BanksCaddell Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 3.1 km away
Austinville Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students · 3.3 km away
West Decatur Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students · 4.0 km away
Austin Junior High School
Decatur · Public other · Grades 8–9
664 students · 4.1 km away
Career Academies of Decatur
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students · 4.2 km away
Frances Nungester Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
251 students
Dixie Elementary School
Opelika · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
West Point Intermediate School
Vinemont · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
250 students
L E Willson Elementary School
Sheffield · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
253 students
Hollingers Island Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
Thurston T Nelson Primary School
Scottsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
257 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walter Jackson Elementary School a good school?
Walter Jackson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #187 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walter Jackson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Walter Jackson Elementary School ranks #187 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #18624 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter Jackson Elementary School?
Walter Jackson Elementary School had 251 students in 2025.
Is Walter Jackson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Walter Jackson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter Jackson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter Jackson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.