What grades does Walter Jackson Elementary School serve?

Walter Jackson Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Decatur, AL. The school is part of Decatur City.

Where is Walter Jackson Elementary School located?

Walter Jackson Elementary School is located at Decatur, AL in a urban area.

What school district is Walter Jackson Elementary School in?

Walter Jackson Elementary School is part of Decatur City in AL. The district operates 20 schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Jackson Elementary School?

Walter Jackson Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.

How many schools are in Decatur City?

Decatur City operates 20 schools in AL.

What schools are in Decatur, AL?

Decatur, AL is served by Decatur City. Walter Jackson Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

What school district serves Decatur, AL?

Decatur City serves Decatur, AL with 20 schools. Walter Jackson Elementary School is one of the schools in this district.

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Walter Jackson Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Decatur, Alabama|Decatur City

Decatur, AL 35601

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

Institute Day for TeachersStaff Day

Aug

Mon

New Student OrientationEvent

Aug

Tue

Meet the TeacherStaff Day

1st-5th Grade - 11am & 5pmKindergarten - 2pm

Aug

Tue

Teachers Workday / PDStaff Day

Aug

Thu

Students Return to SchoolEvent

Aug

Thu

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

240

Student:Teacher

17.1:1

Locale

Urban

District

Decatur City

Econ. Disadvantaged

71.3%

Phone

(256)552-3031

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

60-64%

Math Proficiency

45-49%

Chronic Absenteeism

7.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

27 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.3:1

Better than average in AL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

243

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

20.33

95% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.050000001

Social Workers

0.050000001

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.2

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,832

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,711

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,490

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 47%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$226,216

+0.4% 1yr+27.2% 5yr

Decatur, AL metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.6%

Below 150% poverty line

4.3%

Unemployment rate

11.0%

Uninsured residents

15.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,348

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,273

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

522 (41%)

Autism

261 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

177 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

155 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

51 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

19 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

251

Current enrollment

Declining(-15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Institute Day for Teachers

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

New Student Orientation

Event

Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Meet the Teacher

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Fall Book Fair Please join us for our Fall Book Fair!	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Progress Report Day Please expect to see your child's progress report today.	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day-NO SCHOOL Enjoy the day with your family!	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day / No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Monthly Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Fall Break / No School	Break	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Fall Break Happy Fall Break!	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day-NO SCHOOL No school-Enjoy your day!	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Professional Development for Teachers / Students do not attend.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Monthly Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Book Blast Kick-Off Please support our Book Blast!	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Report Cards Please expect to see your child's report card today.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Monthly Board Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day-NO SCHOOL Enjoy your day!	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day / No School	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Progress Report Day Please expect to see your child's progress report today.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break / No School	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Monthly Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Enjoy your Winter Break!	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Professional Development/ Workday for Teachers - Students do not attend.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Students Return to School Can't wait to see the little Wildcats!	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Report Card Please expect to see your child's report card today.	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	Monthly Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK, Jr. Day / No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day-NO SCHOOL Enjoy your day!	Event	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Progress Report Day Please expect to see your child's progress report today.	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	Monthly Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day-No School Enjoy your day!	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day / No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Professional Development for Teachers / Students do not attend.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Monthly Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break-NO SCHOOL Enjoy your Spring Break!	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Report Card Please expect to see your child's report card today.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Professional Development for Teachers / Students do not attend.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	Monthly Board Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Professional Development for Teachers / Students do not attend.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Progress Report Day Please expect to see your child's progress report today.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Weather Day	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Weather Day-NO SCHOOL Enjoy your day!	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	Monthly Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Report Card Please expect to see your child's report card today.	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day for Students	Event	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Monthly Board Meeting	Event	—