Woodmeade Elementary School in Decatur, Alabama, ranked #523 in the state in 2023, improving from #664 in 2021 but declining from a peak rank of #147 in 2012, reflecting overall fluctuating ranking trends for this Union County NJ high school alternative in the Southeast.
Math proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 40–44%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 20–29%, notably lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment held steady near 350 students from 2019 to 2023, with minority enrollment at 83%, positioning Woodmeade among the most diverse schools in Alabama; eligibility for free or reduced–price lunch has consistently exceeded 70% since 2019, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
Serving grades Pre–K through 5, Woodmeade Elementary reported a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in the latest year, supporting a relatively moderate class size for this New Jersey high school alternative located in a suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Decatur area, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, averaging 1.6 miles and reaching up to 2.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodmeade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodmeade Elementary School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
My Best and Nothing Less
School Rankings
Woodmeade Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodmeade Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#523 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
50%
12%
Black
26%
31%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Decatur City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodmeade Elementary School's ranking?
Woodmeade Elementary School is ranked #523 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Woodmeade Elementary School?
361 students attend Woodmeade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Woodmeade Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodmeade Elementary School?
Woodmeade Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodmeade Elementary School offer ?
Woodmeade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodmeade Elementary School part of?
Woodmeade Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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