Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

About Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is an innovative and diverse learning environment located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. The school is dedicated to providing students with an excellent education in a safe and nurturing environment. Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School offers a variety of engaging and enriching educational opportunities for students in grades K-5.
The school offers a magnet program that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students participate in hands-on activities and projects that allow them to explore the world around them and develop a passion for learning. Additionally, Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including music, art, and physical education.
At Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, teachers and staff are committed to providing students with a quality education and a positive learning experience. The school strives to create an environment that encourages students to reach their full potential and be successful in their academic and personal lives. Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is a great place for students of all backgrounds to learn, grow, and thrive.

Address:	801 Wilson St Nw Decatur, AL 35601
Phone:	(256) 552-3056
Site:	lsm.dcs.edu
Grades:	3 – 5
Enrollment:	327 students

Overview Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School serves 327 students in grades 3-5.
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (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 74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.