Woodmeade Elementary School

About Woodmeade Elementary School

Woodmeade Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Woodmeade. It serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade and is part of the Woodmeade School District. Woodmeade Elementary School has a long-standing tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. The school’s mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which students can develop their academic and social skills.
The school offers a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of all students. The curriculum focuses on the development of critical thinking skills, problem solving, and communication. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
Woodmeade Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students. The school has a strong focus on creating an inclusive culture and fostering a sense of community among students, staff, and families. The school also values the importance of parental involvement and encourages parents to be actively engaged in their children’s education.
Woodmeade Elementary School is proud of the accomplishments of its students, staff, and families. The school strives to provide a quality education that prepares students for success in the future.

Address:	1400 19th Ave Sw Decatur, AL 35601
Phone:	(256) 552-3023
Site:	wme.dcs.edu
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	356 students

Overview Woodmeade Elementary School

Woodmeade Elementary School serves 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Woodmeade Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 35-39% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Woodmeade Elementary School

Woodmeade 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 Woodmeade Elementary School is 0.73, 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.