Jeter Primary School

700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jeter Primary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Jeter Primary School's student population of 422 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
422 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jeter Primary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jeter Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jeter Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jeter Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
53%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jeter Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jeter Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jeter Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Jeter Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jeter Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jeter Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Jeter Primary School often compared to?
Jeter Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southview Primary School, Carver Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Jeter Primary School?
422 students attend Jeter Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jeter Primary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeter Primary School?
Jeter Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jeter Primary School offer ?
Jeter Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Jeter Primary School part of?
Jeter Primary School is part of Opelika City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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