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Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

801 WILSON ST NW DECATUR AL 35601

Top 10% School in Alabama

Ranked 13 of 215 in Alabama

Top schools in Decatur
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

801 WILSON ST NW DECATUR AL 35601

Top 10% School in Alabama

Ranked 13 of 215 in Alabama

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About Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 70%
Reading 80%
State average proficiency is 70% in Math and 80% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
303
Total Students
$70728
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 46.53%
Asian 1.98%
Hispanic 19.14%
Black 23.43%
Two+ Races 8.91%
Native Am. 0%
White
46.53%
Asian
1.98%
Hispanic
19.14%
Black
23.43%
Two+ Races
8.91%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 303
53.14%
161 Female
46.86%
142 Male

Student Population

303 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

327 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School Contact Information

Address

801 WILSON ST NW DECATUR AL 35601

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Phone

(256) 552-3056

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TOP 13 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45AM - 2:45PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. What makes Leon Sheffield a magnet school?

The school offers inquiry-based, project-based curriculums that expand beyond a normal instructional program.

Q2. How does the magnet theme appear in learning on a daily basis?

Students work collaboratively on problem-solving activities, STEM projects, and hands-on learnings through inquiry.

Q3. Are there any extracurricular programs that are unique to Leon Sheffield?

Yes, the school celebrates cultural clubs, enrichment activities, and academic competitions.

Q4. How does the school sustain good academic results?

Teachers use data-driven instruction, small group learning and varied formats to individualize each students process.

Q5. What role do families have in the magnet program?

Parents are engaged in learning showcases, the governing council, and programs to volunteer.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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