Excellent
#67 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 5% in state
Based on limited data
Jeter Primary School
Elementary School · Opelika City · Opelika, AL
An Opelika City elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 Jeter Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
- Reading 89% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jeter Primary School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jeter Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Opelika), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,256
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–2 | 1.8 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Southview Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–2 | 2.8 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| The Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Opelika City
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jeter Primary School is listed in Opelika City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jeter Primary School
Jeter Primary School is a public elementary school in Opelika, AL, part of Opelika City, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 89% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jeter Primary School
What grades does Jeter Primary School serve?
Jeter Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Jeter Primary School?
Jeter Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeter Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeter Primary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jeter Primary School rank in AL?
Jeter Primary School ranks #67 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Jeter Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jeter Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jeter Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jeter Primary School has 89% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Jeter Primary School a charter school?
No, Jeter Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jeter Primary School a Title I school?
No, Jeter Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jeter Primary School?
68.2% of students at Jeter Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (334) 745-9723
- Area population (ZIP 36801)
- 24,504
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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