Decatur City School District
- 302 4TH AVE NE
- DECATUR, AL 35601
- (256) 552-3000
14 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72.5% | 69.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,919 | $8,646 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.5 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,821 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 704 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,821 | 12.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 156 |
| Kindergarten Students | 708 |
| 1st Grade Students | 692 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 670 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 730 |
| 4th Grade Students | 698 |
| 5th Grade Students | 613 |
| 6th Grade Students | 653 |
| 7th Grade Students | 648 |
| 8th Grade Students | 642 |
| 9th Grade Students | 749 |
| 10th Grade Students | 745 |
| 11th Grade Students | 517 |
| 12th Grade Students | 532 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 100 |
| Hispanic | 1,543 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,886 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,133 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,345 |
| Female | 4,338 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 704 | 12.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 23 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 76 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 312 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 293 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 19 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 145 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 28 |
| Elementary | 16 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 19 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 440 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 19 |
| School Administrators | 29 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 42 |
| Student Support Services | 17 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 324 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $104,257,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $40,817,000 | 39.2% |
| Property Tax | $14,375,000 | 13.8% |
| All Other Taxes | $314,000 | 0.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $18,370,000 | 17.6% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $461,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch | $1,801,000 | 1.7% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $4,000 | 0.00% |
| District Activity Receipts | $586,000 | 0.6% |
| Other Sales and Services | $551,000 | 0.5% |
| Rents and Royalties | $88,000 | 0.08% |
| Sale of Property | $48,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $838,000 | 0.8% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| Private Contributions | $867,000 | 0.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,503,000 | 2.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $55,683,000 | 53.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $43,723,000 | 41.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $69,000 | 0.07% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,323,000 | 1.3% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $226,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,877,000 | 1.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,749,000 | 1.7% |
| Other Programs | $6,716,000 | 6.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,757,000 | 7.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,500,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,860,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $474,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $47,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $14,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $165,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $133,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,479,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Other | $28,000 | 0.03% |
| Direct - Other | $57,000 | 0.05% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $88,461,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $54,757,000 | 61.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $28,229,000 | 31.9% |
| Student Support | $4,259,000 | 4.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,917,000 | 3.8% |
| General Administration Support | $1,786,000 | 1.7% |
| School Administration Support | $5,487,000 | 5.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $9,331,000 | 8.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,394,000 | 2.3% |
| Other Support Services | $1,055,000 | 1.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,475,000 | 6.2% |
| Food Services | $5,475,000 | 5.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 72.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 520 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 26 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 48 | 1.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Decatur City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 19
- Students: 8,821
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 704
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1625 Danville Rd Sw
Decatur, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,494 | 14.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| AUSTINVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2320 Clara Ave Sw
Decatur, AL Public | PK-5 | 412 | 12.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BENJAMIN DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
417 Monroe Dr Nw
Decatur, AL Public | KG-2 | 289 | 12.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BROOKHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1302 5th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL Public | 6-8 | 595 | 9.8 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CEDAR RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2715 Danville Rd Sw
Decatur, AL Public | 6-8 | 704 | 12.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHESTNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw
Decatur, AL Public | PK-5 | 437 | 12.7 |  Review This School |
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| DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1011 Prospect Dr Se
Decatur, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,049 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1802 26th Ave Se
Decatur, AL Public | PK-5 | 263 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| FRANCES NUNGESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
726 Tammy St Sw
Decatur, AL Public | PK-5 | 349 | 11.3 | 5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| GORDON-BIBB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
801 Wilson St Ne
Decatur, AL Public | 3-5 | 304 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
809 Church St Ne
Decatur, AL Public | 8-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| JULIAN HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw
Decatur, AL Public | KG-5 | 492 | 15.6 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LEON SHEFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
211 Gordon Dr Se
Decatur, AL Public | PK-5 | 440 | 11.1 | Review This School |
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| LONG TERM CASE SCHOOL | ||||
910 Wilson St Ne
Decatur, AL Public | KG-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| OAK PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1218 16th Ave Se
Decatur, AL Public | 6-8 | 644 | 11.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOMERVILLE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
910 Somerville Rd Se
Decatur, AL Public | PK-5 | 451 | 10.1 | Review This School |
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| WALTER JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1950 Park St Se
Decatur, AL Public | KG-5 | 247 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| WEST DECATUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
708 Memorial Dr Sw
Decatur, AL Public | PK-5 | 300 | 12.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WOODMEADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1400 19th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL Public | PK-5 | 283 | 10.7 | Review This School |
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