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Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is a public primary school in Decatur, AL, serving grades 3–5, rated A-, with 297 students and a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 91% in English Language Arts, 78% in Math and 52% in Science.

A-TopHap school rating
Magnet
Rating
A-
Grades
3–5
Enrollment
297
Students per teacher
17.2:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts91%
Math78%
Science52%

Student body

White48%
Black29%
Hispanic17%
Two or more races6%
Asian0%
Male / female
48% / 52%
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-10.3%
Prior-year enrollment
331

School details

Address
801 Wilson St NW, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone
(256) 552-3056
Website
dcs.edu
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
010117000431
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School district

Decatur City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
21
Students
8,902
Spending per student
$13,419
Teachers (FTE)
595
Grades
PK–12
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About Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

How is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School rated?

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Decatur City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 91% in English Language Arts, 78% in Math and 52% in Science.

What grades does Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School serve?

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School serves grades 3–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?

297 students attend Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, down from 331 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

Which school district is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School in?

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District, which reports 21 schools, 8,902 students and $13,419 of spending per student.