Excellent
#50 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 4% in state
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Elementary School · Decatur City · Decatur, AL
A Decatur City elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
801 Wilson St NW, Decatur, AL 35601
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 36 points since 2020, reaching 98% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,107/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), 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
$50,216
Median home value
$148,100
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankscaddell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| West Decatur Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Oak Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Woodmeade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 351 | 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.
Decatur City
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is listed in Decatur City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is a public elementary school in Decatur, AL, part of Decatur City, serving approximately 290 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
What grades does Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School serve?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School rank in AL?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School ranks #50 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School a charter school?
No, Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
61.0% of students at Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (256) 552-3056
- Area population (ZIP 35601)
- 36,008
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 35601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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