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What's something Jeter Primary School does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
435
Elementary
DISTRICT 431 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OPELIKA CITY·NCES 010258001068
Jeter Primary School
700 Jeter Ave, Opelika, AL 36801 · (334) 745-9723 · Lee County
GRADES KG–03ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL435 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
281 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 58%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 147 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 143 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 142 | 33% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 1% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Opelika City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Jeter Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeter Primary School this school | 435 | 64.6% | N/A |
| Northside School Opelika | 464 | 63.8% | 52.6% |
| Sherwood Elementary School Phenix City | 493 | 61.5% | 49.0% |
| Pinecrest Elementary School Sylacauga | 426 | 62.7% | 44.8% |
| Goshen Elementary School Goshen | 446 | 66.6% | 37.3% |
| Southview Primary School Opelika | 480 | 65.4% | N/A |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Jeter Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Lee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 435 | #394 of 709 | #16 of 25 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #187 of 655 | #15 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.5% | #106 of 658 | #12 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.6% | #289 of 696 | #6 of 25 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +31.4% | #36 of 262 | #1 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
435
+73 (+20%) vs 2020
+35% since 1990-91, when it was 323
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 435 | 27.4 | 15.9:1 | 65% (281) |
| 2023-24 | 434 | 28.2 | 15.4:1 | 68% (296) |
| 2022-23 | 422 | 28.2 | 15.0:1 | 71% (301) |
| 2020-21 | 362 | 25 | 14.5:1 | 62% (224) |
| 2017-18 | 331 | 21.4 | 15.4:1 | 72% (238) |
| 2015-16 | 322 | 24 | 13.4:1 | 68% (219) |
| 2010-11 | 328 | 28 | 11.7:1 | 55% (181) |
| 2000-01 | 350 | 27 | 13.0:1 | 58% (204) |
| 1990-91 | 323 | 21 | 15.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jeter Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 31% (331 to 435); teachers up 28% (21.4 to 27.4).
About Jeter Primary School
Jeter Primary School is a medium-sized elementary school based in Opelika, Alabama. The school reports 435 students in kindergarten through 3.
Opelika City is the local district for Jeter Primary School. It runs 9 schools with 5,377 students.
No single group makes up more than half of enrollment at Jeter Primary School. The largest is Black students, at 46%. Other students are 37% White, 8% Hispanic, and 7% multiracial. That is higher than the 22% Black share among all Lee County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 63% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The count of teachers at Jeter Primary School is 27.4 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 15.9:1. That is lower than the 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Alabama. The school counts 281 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 65%. For comparison, public schools in Lee County average 48%.
Census estimates describe Lee County this way: the median household income is $65,824, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 42% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Jeter Primary School is one of 41 public schools in the county.
Fox Run School is the public school closest to Jeter Primary School, about 0.3 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Jeter Primary School has an NCES locale of City: Small.
Jeter Primary School's enrollment climbed from 362 in 2020-21 to 435 in 2024-25. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 15.9:1, from 14.5:1.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Lee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
181,134
Census ACS
Median income
$65,824
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
24,812 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Opelika City
- Opelika High SchoolHigh · 1,590 students
- Opelika Middle SchoolMiddle · 812 students
- Southview Primary SchoolElementary · 480 students
- Northside SchoolElementary · 464 students
- Carver Primary SchoolElementary · 414 students
- Morris Avenue Intermediate SchoolElementary · 397 students
Other schools in Opelika
- Opelika High SchoolHigh · 1,590 students
- Opelika Middle SchoolMiddle · 812 students
- Beauregard Elementary SchoolElementary · 783 students
- Beauregard High SchoolHigh · 533 students
- Sanford Middle SchoolMiddle · 533 students
- Southview Primary SchoolElementary · 480 students
Nearby schools
- Fox Run School0.3 mi · 392
- Opelika High School1.0 mi · 1,590
- Northside School1.3 mi · 464
- Opelika Middle School1.5 mi · 812
- Carver Primary School1.8 mi · 414
- Morris Avenue Intermediate School1.9 mi · 397
Frequently asked questions
About Jeter Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Jeter Primary School?
Jeter Primary School enrolls approximately 435 students in grades KG-03.
What grades does Jeter Primary School serve?
Jeter Primary School serves grades KG-03.
How many teachers does Jeter Primary School have?
Jeter Primary School employs 27 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Jeter Primary School?
At Jeter Primary School, the student body is approximately 37% White, 8% Hispanic, 46% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Jeter Primary School?
Jeter Primary School is overseen by Opelika City in Lee County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.