Dc Wolfe School

4450 Cross Keys Rd
Shorter, AL 36075
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Bottom 50%
Serving 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dc Wolfe School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dc Wolfe School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Dc Wolfe School's student population of 125 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
125 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Dc Wolfe School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dc Wolfe School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1133 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
29%
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20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dc Wolfe School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dc Wolfe School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
11%
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Black
87%
32%
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White
1%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
9%
9%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dc Wolfe School's ranking?
Dc Wolfe School is ranked #1133 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dc Wolfe School often compared to?
Dc Wolfe Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dc Wolfe School?
125 students attend Dc Wolfe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dc Wolfe School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dc Wolfe School?
Dc Wolfe School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dc Wolfe School offer ?
Dc Wolfe School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dc Wolfe School part of?
Dc Wolfe School is part of Macon County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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