Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wicksburg Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wicksburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wicksburg Elementary School's student population of 606 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wicksburg Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wicksburg Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
5%
32%
White
86%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wicksburg Elementary School's ranking?
Wicksburg Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Wicksburg Elementary School?
606 students attend Wicksburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wicksburg Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wicksburg Elementary School?
Wicksburg Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wicksburg Elementary School offer ?
Wicksburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wicksburg Elementary School part of?
Wicksburg Elementary School is part of Houston County School District.
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