Walter Jackson Elementary School

1950 Park St SE
Decatur, AL 35601

www.dcs.edu/webpages/wjackson

251 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walter Jackson Elementary School, located at 1950 Park St SE in Decatur, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Decatur City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to provide a strong foundational education while preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core instruction, Walter Jackson Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school offers various programs and initiatives designed to address the individual needs of its learners, ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to thrive. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, supportive staff, and a focus on student-centered learning, the school continues to play a vital role in the Decatur community by nurturing the potential of every child who walks through its doors.

251

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	51
Black	56
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
113 (45.0%)
Black
56 (22.3%)
Hispanic
51 (20.3%)
Two or More
26 (10.4%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)
American Indian
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)552-3031
Website:	http://www.dcs.edu/webpages/wjackson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
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 18

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 48