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Woodmeade Elementary School

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Woodmeade Elementary School is a public elementary school in Decatur, Alabama, serving 354 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Decatur City school district, which is ranked 92 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodmeade Elementary faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the state and district averages. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools, with test scores that lag behind nearby schools like Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary and Walter Jackson Elementary. Woodmeade also has achievement gaps among student subgroups, performing better with African American and Hispanic students than with White and Special Education students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 75.99% to 77.03% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, Woodmeade Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (38.42%) compared to nearby schools. The school's student-teacher ratio is also slightly higher than some neighboring schools, ranging from 15.2 to 16.9 over the past three years. Overall, Woodmeade Elementary's performance suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1400 19th Ave SW
       Decatur, AL  35601-4651

(256) 552-3023

District: Decatur City

SchoolDigger Rank:
474th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,103 Help


Students who attend Woodmeade Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Austin Middle School
High:    Austin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.6%
African American:
25.1%
White:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.9% Help


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Compare Details Woodmeade Elementary School ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Decatur City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Woodmeade Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.6%), African American (25.1%), White (16.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodmeade Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Decatur City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodmeade Elementary School is $9,103. 7 elementary schools in the Decatur City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodmeade Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodmeade Elementary School 474th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Woodmeade Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Decatur City:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur City 92nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodmeade Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Woodmeade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.82 198th 623 68.2%
2005 42.87 447th 688 35.0%
2006 46.12 405th 689 41.2%
2007 18.97 629th 698 9.9%
2008 16.96 655th 698 6.2%
2009 37.93 506th 696 27.3%
2010 58.56 330th 704 53.1%
2011 67.47 224th 709 68.4%
2012 70.72 175th 696 74.9%
2013 68.13 207th 696 70.3%
2014 32.01 505th 695 27.3%
2015 26.73 529th 691 23.4%
2016 36.73 457th 691 33.9%
2017 22.45 555th 688 19.3%
2018 32.78 475th 680 30.1%
2019 37.78 448th 681 34.2%
2021 29.76 483rd 692 30.2%
2022 38.64 422nd 687 38.6%
2023 36.71 442nd 680 35.0%
2024 33.37 474th 684 30.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Woodmeade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.33 35th 64 45.3%
2023 18.97 63rd 70 10.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Woodmeade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.29 61st 123 50.4%
2024 37.91 81st 131 38.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Woodmeade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.85 76th 344 77.9%
2019 50.01 169th 392 56.9%
2022 33.75 222nd 345 35.7%
2023 20.05 334th 373 10.5%
2024 16.94 367th 395 7.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodmeade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 28.68 441st 567 22.2%
2018 31.30 479th 651 26.4%
2019 43.99 380th 649 41.4%
2021 25.32 501st 653 23.3%
2022 37.46 421st 651 35.3%
2023 44.52 358th 623 42.5%
2024 35.23 458th 670 31.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodmeade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.55 523rd 639 18.2%
2018 30.98 466th 640 27.2%
2019 29.15 479th 646 25.9%
2021 37.79 416th 656 36.6%
2022 47.16 350th 656 46.6%
2023 35.98 419th 645 35.0%
2024 38.08 423rd 650 34.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodmeade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.68 479th 639 25.0%
2018 37.99 434th 650 33.2%
2019 38.69 419th 650 35.5%
2021 23.95 497th 669 25.7%
2022 31.04 456th 669 31.8%
2023 37.06 419th 649 35.4%
2024 28.81 475th 655 27.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Woodmeade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.90 204th 336 39.3%
2018 56.57 153rd 423 63.8%
2019 47.83 192nd 426 54.9%
2021 44.30 206th 426 51.6%
2022 43.37 217th 426 49.1%
2023 58.38 135th 427 68.4%
2024 61.40 122nd 420 71.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodmeade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.22 107th 130 17.7%
2018 46.16 72nd 140 48.6%
2019 61.99 38th 152 75.0%
2021 46.62 83rd 164 49.4%
2022 63.54 50th 175 71.4%
2023 61.45 61st 184 66.8%
2024 48.49 86th 196 56.1%
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Rank History for White students at Woodmeade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.06 240th 508 52.8%
2019 26.73 436th 529 17.6%
2021 17.98 480th 539 10.9%
2022 26.64 430th 540 20.4%
2023 27.73 412th 528 22.0%
2024 19.83 477th 535 10.8%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Woodmeade Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 435 435
1989 284 122 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1990 259 116 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 384
1991 240 103 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 245 110 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1993 238 106 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 238 100 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 347
1995 211 123 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 343
1996 211 123 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 343
1997 201 132 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 209 130 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 184 151 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 344
2000 178 132 4 4 6 n/a n/a 0 324
2001 155 162 6 6 4 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 140 177 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 327
2003 140 177 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 327
2004 130 151 0 9 4 n/a n/a 2 296
2005 103 166 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 284
2006 127 160 0 18 2 n/a n/a 10 317
2007 111 149 4 41 1 n/a n/a 10 316
2008 98 151 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2009 93 166 4 59 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2010 73 141 5 54 1 n/a n/a 9 283
2012 74 154 9 70 1 0 8 0 316
2013 72 144 10 77 1 0 14 0 318
2014 75 160 11 81 0 0 16 0 343
2015 67 147 6 99 1 0 23 0 343
2016 61 165 6 92 0 0 21 0 345
2017 63 150 6 108 1 0 31 0 359
2018 77 144 8 121 0 0 30 0 380
2019 64 143 10 132 0 0 38 0 387
2020 80 119 8 140 0 1 42 0 390
2021 71 104 8 136 0 0 37 0 356
2022 69 92 6 135 1 0 41 0 344
2023 77 91 5 136 1 3 41 0 354
2024 59 88 4 160 2 4 34 0 351

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodmeade Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 24.0 18.1 0
1989 414 25.0 16.5 n/a
1990 384 25.0 15.3 0
1991 350 25.0 14.0 n/a
1992 360 26.0 13.8 n/a
1993 352 25.0 14.1 n/a
1994 347 25.0 13.9 n/a
1995 343 26.0 13.2 n/a
1996 343 26.0 13.2 n/a
1997 341 26.0 13.1 27.9
1998 346 24.0 14.4 28
1999 344 26.0 13.2 35.5
2000 324 26.0 12.5 38
2001 333 27.0 12.3 38.1
2002 327 23.2 14.1 52.3
2003 327 23.2 14.1 52.3
2004 296 24.7 12.0 59.2
2005 284 24.0 11.8 68
2006 317 24.0 12.8 64.8
2007 316 21.0 15.0 66
2008 298 22.5 13.2 65.1
2009 322 20.7 15.3 69.6
2010 283 26.5 10.6 78.8
2012 316 24.5 12.8 71.8
2013 318 30.5 10.4 74.2
2014 343 28.5 11.9 76.1
2015 343 25.0 13.7 50.1
2016 345 22.0 15.6 47
2017 359 21.3 16.8 47.6
2018 380 21.8 17.4 76.8
2019 387 23.3 16.5 76.7
2020 390 23.3 16.7 77.2
2021 356 23.3 15.2 76.4
2022 344 20.3 16.9 77
2023 354 21.3 16.5 76
2024 351 23.0 15.2 76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Woodmeade Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 24.0 18.1 0
1989 414 25.0 16.5 n/a
1990 384 25.0 15.3 0
1991 350 25.0 14.0 n/a
1992 360 26.0 13.8 n/a
1993 352 25.0 14.1 n/a
1994 347 25.0 13.9 n/a
1995 343 26.0 13.2 n/a
1996 343 26.0 13.2 n/a
1997 341 26.0 13.1 27.9
1998 346 24.0 14.4 28
1999 344 26.0 13.2 35.5
2000 324 26.0 12.5 38
2001 333 27.0 12.3 38.1
2002 327 23.2 14.1 52.3
2003 327 23.2 14.1 52.3
2004 296 24.7 12.0 59.2
2005 284 24.0 11.8 68
2006 317 24.0 12.8 64.8
2007 316 21.0 15.0 66
2008 298 22.5 13.2 65.1
2009 322 20.7 15.3 69.6
2010 283 26.5 10.6 78.8
2012 316 24.5 12.8 71.8
2013 318 30.5 10.4 74.2
2014 343 28.5 11.9 76.1
2015 343 25.0 13.7 50.1
2016 345 22.0 15.6 47
2017 359 21.3 16.8 47.6
2018 380 21.8 17.4 76.8
2019 387 23.3 16.5 76.7
2020 390 23.3 16.7 77.2
2021 356 23.3 15.2 76.4
2022 344 20.3 16.9 77
2023 354 21.3 16.5 76
2024 351 23.0 15.2 76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodmeade Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,156 (12.7%) $7,947 (87.3%) $9,103

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodmeade Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 448th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 442nd of 680 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodmeade Elementary School)58.934.1
 24.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Decatur City)60.238.4
 21.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodmeade Elementary School)34.527.6
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Decatur City)45.935.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodmeade Elementary School)4330.7
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Decatur City)46.332.3
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students387354
 8.5%
African American14391
 36.4%
American Indian01
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic132136
 3%
Pacific Islander03
White6477
 20.3%
Two or More Races3841
 7.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.7%76%
 0.8%

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Woodmeade Elementary School ranks 474th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Woodmeade Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Austin Middle School
High : Austin High School

Students at Woodmeade Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 25% African American, 17% White, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended Woodmeade Elementary School.


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