- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wedowee, AL
Wedowee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wedowee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010282002171
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wedowee Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wedowee · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wedowee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wedowee Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wedowee, AL.
School address
District: Randolph County · Alabama
NCES ID 010282002171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Wedowee Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 010282002171 · Wedowee, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 15.8:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Randolph County High School (441 students)
Wedowee Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wedowee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randolph Count
Randolph County High School
441 students
- Wadley High Sc
Wadley High School
372 students
- Woodland Eleme
Woodland Elementary School
338 students
- This school
Wedowee Elementary School
284 students
- Woodland High
Woodland High School
278 students
- Wedowee Middle
Wedowee Middle School
199 students
What this shows Wedowee Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wedowee Elementary School compares
Wedowee Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Wedowee Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Randolph County reports $12,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wedowee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wadley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wedowee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wedowee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Wedowee
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wedowee Elementary School
How many students attend Wedowee Elementary School?
Wedowee Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wedowee, AL. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedowee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wedowee Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wedowee Elementary School?
67.6% of students at Wedowee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wedowee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wedowee Elementary School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Wedowee, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wedowee Elementary School?
Wedowee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wedowee Elementary School rank among public schools in Wedowee?
By Resource Investment Index, Wedowee Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wedowee, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Randolph County?
Besides Wedowee Elementary School, Randolph County also operates Randolph County High School (441 students), Wadley High School (372 students), and Woodland Elementary School (338 students). See the Randolph County district page for the complete list.