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Wilmer Elementary School

7456 Wilmergeorgetown Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Wilmer Elementary School, a Wilmer, Alabama public school serving grades Pre–K through 5 with 443 students, ranked #642 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #599 in 2022.
Math proficiency ranged from 25–29%, slightly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 39%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained relatively stable around 440–450 students from 2021 to 2023, with minority enrollment at 35% and 68% qualifying for free lunch, indicating consistent socioeconomic challenges.
The student–teacher ratio was 18:1 in 2023, consistent with recent years, supporting a moderately sized teaching staff of 26 to 27 professionals.
Reading proficiency declined from 46% in 2018 to 39% in 2022, and math proficiency dropped from 50% in 2018 to around 25–29% in 2023, indicating downward trends in test scores over recent years.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wilmer Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Motto
To prepare students for an ever-changing society

School Rankings

Wilmer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmer Elementary School is 0.52, 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)
#642 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
30%
39%
47%
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
4%
32%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 Wilmer Elementary School's ranking?
Wilmer Elementary School is ranked #642 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Wilmer Elementary School?
443 students attend Wilmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wilmer Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmer Elementary School?
Wilmer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilmer Elementary School offer ?
Wilmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmer Elementary School part of?
Wilmer Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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