Eastwood Elementary School

About Eastwood Elementary School

Eastwood Elementary School is a public school located in the town of Eastwood. It serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Eastwood School District. The school has a strong academic program, with a focus on literacy and numeracy. It also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
The school has a strong sense of community, with parents and teachers working together to create a safe and supportive environment for all students. The school also has a dedicated staff of teachers, administrators, and support staff who are committed to helping each student reach their full potential.
Eastwood Elementary School is dedicated to providing a quality education to all of its students. It is committed to creating a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive, and that encourages each student to reach their highest potential.

Address:	1802 26th Ave Se Decatur, AL 35601
Phone:	(256) 552-3043
Site:	ewe.dcs.edu
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	235 students

Overview Eastwood Elementary School

Eastwood Elementary School serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Eastwood Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Eastwood Elementary School

Eastwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Eastwood Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.