West Decatur Elementary School

About West Decatur Elementary School

West Decatur Elementary School is a public school located in Decatur, Georgia. It serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade and is part of the Decatur City School District. The school has a strong commitment to providing a quality education to its students and to helping them achieve their full potential.
West Decatur Elementary School offers a wide range of activities and programs to help students reach their academic goals. The school has an extensive library and computer lab, as well as a music and art program. In addition, the school has a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams and after-school clubs.
West Decatur Elementary School also has a strong focus on character development. The school has a character education program that teaches students the importance of respect, responsibility, and integrity. The school also has a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students.
West Decatur Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education to its students and helping them reach their full potential. With its excellent programs and activities, the school is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	708 Memorial Dr Sw Decatur, AL 35601
Phone:	(256) 552-3027
Site:	wde.dcs.edu
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	320 students

Overview West Decatur Elementary School

West Decatur Elementary School serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
West Decatur Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on West Decatur Elementary School

West Decatur Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 West Decatur Elementary School is 0.52, 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.