Enrollment
579
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wetumpka, AL
Redland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Redland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010129002520
👥 S:T ratio 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redland Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Wetumpka · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Redland Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redland Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Wetumpka, AL.
School address
District: Elmore County · Alabama
NCES ID 010129002520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redland Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redland Middle School
Redland Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wetumpka, Alabama, enrolling 579 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.6% free-meal eligibility runs 38% below the Alabama average.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #248, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 48/100).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Wetumpka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wetumpka Middle School (647 students): Redland Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 17:1).
Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students) and Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students) alongside Redland Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Redland Middle School compares
Redland Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 38% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Redland Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmore County, which includes Redland Middle School.
$10,381
Per student
-17%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 56.6%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Redland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanhope Elmore High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holtville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Wetumpka
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Redland Middle School
How many students attend Redland Middle School?
Redland Middle School has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wetumpka, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redland Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redland Middle School?
36.6% of students at Redland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Redland Middle School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Wetumpka, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redland Middle School?
Redland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Redland Middle School rank among public schools in Wetumpka?
By Resource Investment Index, Redland Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Wetumpka, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wetumpka on the city page.
Is Redland Middle School a good school?
Redland Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elmore County?
Besides Redland Middle School, Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students), Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students), and Millbrook Middle School (1,071 students). See the Elmore County district page for the complete list.
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