Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Decatur, AL Grades 03–05 City: Small Decatur, AL SchoolScore™ D (56.1)
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Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Decatur, AL 35601
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 03–05 SchoolScore™ D (56.1)
297
Students
17.3
Teachers
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
(256)552-3056
Phone
http://www.dcs.edu/lsheffield.cfm?subpa…
Website

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is a public school administered by the Decatur City district in Decatur, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 03–05.

Key statistics: 297 students enrolled; a 17.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
297.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 39% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.17:1
State avg: 17:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
45.8%
State avg: 58.6%
▼ 22% better
School Details
School Name
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010117000431
State School ID
AL-127-0060
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
801 Wilson St NW
City
Decatur
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35601
County
Morgan County
Metro Area
Decatur, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
0105
State Leg. Upper
01003
State Leg. Lower
01007
Latitude
34.62072
Longitude
-86.99563
Grades Offered
3rd 4th 5th
👥
297
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.3
Teachers FTE
📐
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 136 45.8%
Not Applicable 136 45.8%
District Info
District Name
Decatur City
LEAID
0101170
State LEA ID
AL-127
Phone
(256)552-3000
Website
http://www.dcs.edu
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Decatur
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$152,946K
Federal Revenue
$20,490K
State Revenue
$72,389K
Local Revenue
$60,067K
Total Expenditure
$148,054K
Instruction Exp.
$76,179K
Support Services
$47,070K
Other Current Exp.
$6,461K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

1
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
West Decatur Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary
1.6 mi
3
Long Term Case
Decatur · Other
1.6 mi
4
BanksCaddell Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary
1.6 mi
5
Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Middle
2.2 mi
6
Decatur High School
Decatur · High
2.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School?
297 students are enrolled at Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School have?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School has 17.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School serve?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School serves grades 03 through 05.
Is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School a charter school?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School located in?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is located in the Decatur, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School belong to?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is part of the Decatur City school district.
How much does Decatur City spend per student?
The Decatur City district spends approximately $498,498,316 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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