Wetumpka Elementary School

510 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 871 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wetumpka Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wetumpka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Wetumpka Elementary School's student population of 871 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
871 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wetumpka Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wetumpka Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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)
#331 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wetumpka Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wetumpka Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wetumpka Elementary 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.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wetumpka Elementary 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
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
8%
11%
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Black
33%
32%
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White
51%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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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.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Wetumpka Elementary 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
62%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wetumpka Elementary 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 is Wetumpka Elementary School's ranking?
Wetumpka Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wetumpka Elementary School often compared to?
Wetumpka Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Wetumpka Elementary School?
871 students attend Wetumpka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wetumpka Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wetumpka Elementary School?
Wetumpka Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wetumpka Elementary School offer ?
Wetumpka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Wetumpka Elementary School part of?
Wetumpka Elementary School is part of Elmore County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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