Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
297 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, located in Decatur, Alabama, serves as a distinguished academic institution within the Decatur City Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide a specialized, enriched learning environment that emphasizes high academic standards and innovative instruction. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a rigorous intellectual culture while promoting the personal growth and development of its students, typically catering to a diverse student body eager for advanced or theme-based educational opportunities.
The school’s mission focuses on creating a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through active engagement and critical thinking. By leveraging a specialized curriculum, Leon Sheffield aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond. With a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community partnerships, the school maintains a structured and collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to excel in a competitive educational landscape.
The school’s mission focuses on creating a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through active engagement and critical thinking. By leveraging a specialized curriculum, Leon Sheffield aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond. With a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community partnerships, the school maintains a structured and collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to excel in a competitive educational landscape.
297
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 144 |
| Hispanic | 49 |
| Black | 85 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 18 |
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White144 (48.5%)
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Black85 (28.6%)
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Hispanic49 (16.5%)
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Two or More18 (6.1%)
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Asian1 (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)552-3056 |
| Website: | http://www.dcs.edu/lsheffield.cfm?subpage=1324329 |
| Grade Range: | 3rd - 5th |
| Total Students: | 297 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 136 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 3
103
Grade 4
95
Grade 5
99
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 103 |
| Grade 4 | 95 |
| Grade 5 | 99 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 153 | 51.5% |
| Male | 144 | 48.5% |
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