Benjamin Davis Elementary School vs Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
251 students
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
297 students
| Measure | Benjamin Davis Elementary School Decatur, Alabama | Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 699 | #80 of 699 |
| National rank | #20650 of 50,301 | #10597 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 251 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 56.4).
- •Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 55.4%).
- •Benjamin Davis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 251.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Davis Elementary School better than Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 56.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benjamin Davis Elementary School and Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School: 251. Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Davis Elementary School and Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School is 225th of 699 and Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is 80th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).