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West Decatur Elementary School

West Decatur Elementary School is a public primary school in Decatur, AL, serving grades PK–5, rated D-, with 407 students and a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 33% in English Language Arts, 27% in Math and 11% in Science.

D-TopHap school rating
Rating
D-
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
407
Students per teacher
16.6:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts33%
Math27%
Science11%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic68%
Black19%
White10%
Two or more races3%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
81%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+24.8%
Prior-year enrollment
326

Homes assigned to this school

1,355 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to West Decatur Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
708 Memorial Dr SW, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone
(256) 552-3027
Website
dcs.edu/webpages/wdecatur
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
010117000435
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School district

Decatur City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
21
Students
8,902
Spending per student
$13,419
Teachers (FTE)
595
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About West Decatur Elementary School

How is West Decatur Elementary School rated?

West Decatur Elementary School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Decatur City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at West Decatur Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of West Decatur Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 33% in English Language Arts, 27% in Math and 11% in Science.

What grades does West Decatur Elementary School serve?

West Decatur Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend West Decatur Elementary School?

407 students attend West Decatur Elementary School, up from 326 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to West Decatur Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,355 residential properties to West Decatur Elementary School in and around Decatur. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is West Decatur Elementary School in?

West Decatur Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District, which reports 21 schools, 8,902 students and $13,419 of spending per student.