Total enrollment
1,367
-57 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Lester
Alabama · Public K-12
In total, Lester hosts 2 public K-12 schools with about 1,367 students, an average of 684 per campus.
7-year change in Lester
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 81%
% Hispanic
18%
was 13%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 631 |
| West Limestone High School | High | 06-12 | 736 |
About Lester
Lester is a compact Alabama city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 1,367 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Lester is around 684 students, 26% meaningfully above the Alabama average of about 544.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,367 students, declined 4% from the 1,424 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 81% to 73%.
On this page, the community for Lester discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.