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Top 10% School in Alabama
Ranked 23 of 215 in Alabama
Top schools in DecaturWalter Jackson Elementary School in Decatur, Alabama, contains approximately 400 Pre-K through 5th grade students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of around 18:1 with about 22 full-time teaching staff. Academic performance is stable, approximately 70% of students meet reading proficiency standards, and approximately 60% of students are proficient in math, indicating stable instructional integrity among all teaching staff. Demographically, students identify roughly 50% White, 35% Black, 10% Hispanic, and 5% other races, and about one-third of the student population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Median house prices are approximately $210–230K in the surrounding community, indicating that many families remain involved in the school. Walter Jackson is recognized in the local area as one of the best elementary schools in Alabama, focusing on student growth and integrity, staff investment in students and each other, and community ties in a small school environment.
244 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
265 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
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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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
Being Updated
The school's robotics team held a final practice and party in March 2025. A coach said watching the competition is "very intense," and when the kids succeed, "it's like winning a million dollars".
Q1. In what way does Walter Jackson incorporate arts into learning?
The school utilizes music, visual arts, and performance arts into its curriculum.
Q2. What specialized services are available for cognitively diverse learners?
Learners have access to gifted programs, reading intervention, and special education resources.
Q3. Are there after-school programs offered by the school?
Yes, students can participate in after-school clubs and activities for learning beyond the classroom.
Q4. What does a focus on character education look like?
The school encourages kindness, respect, and leadership through formalized social-emotional learning lessons.
Q5. What support do teachers have in their work?
Professional development workshops and coaching are provided to ensure teachers are up to date on best practices.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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