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Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

801 Wilson St Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 303 students in grades 3-5, Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5% in AL
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
303 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#44 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
19%
11%
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Black
23%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
303 students attend Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School part of?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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