Eastwood Elementary School

www.dcs.edu/webpages/eelementary

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eastwood Elementary School is a public school located in Decatur, Alabama, serving students within the Decatur City Schools district. As part of a mission-driven educational community, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.

In addition to its academic program, Eastwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its website to keep families informed about school news, extracurricular activities, and district policies, helping to bridge the communication gap between educators and parents. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and a positive school climate, Eastwood strives to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible learners.

272

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	22
Black	46
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	4

White
179 (65.8%)
Black
46 (16.9%)
Hispanic
22 (8.1%)
Two or More
20 (7.4%)
American Indian
4 (1.5%)
Asian
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)552-3043
Website:	http://www.dcs.edu/webpages/eelementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
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 40

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 34