Wetumpka Elementary School ranked #301 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #331 in 2022 but showing a decline from a peak rank of #197 in 2016, positioning it in the top 30% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 39% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 57%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 45–49%, exceeding the state average of 38–42%.
Enrollment decreased slightly from 996 students in 2019 to 880 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 50% and 62% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a socioeconomic increase from 44% in 2022.
The school serves grades Pre–Kindergarten through 4 with an enrollment of 880 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, consistent with trends over recent years in this suburban Alabama elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wetumpka Elementary School's student population of 880 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Wetumpka Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wetumpka Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
35%
32%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wetumpka Elementary School's ranking?
Wetumpka Elementary School is ranked #301 out of 1,275 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
880 students attend Wetumpka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wetumpka Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wetumpka Elementary School offer ?
Wetumpka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wetumpka Elementary School part of?
Wetumpka Elementary School is part of Elmore County School District.
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