- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wetumpka, AL
Wetumpka Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wetumpka Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010129000470
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wetumpka Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Wetumpka · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wetumpka Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wetumpka Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wetumpka, AL.
School address
District: Elmore County · Alabama
NCES ID 010129000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wetumpka Elementary School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010129000470 · Wetumpka, AL Other · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 17.4:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Wetumpka High School (1,219 students)
Wetumpka Elementary School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wetumpka Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wetumpka High
Wetumpka High School
1,219 students
- Stanhope Elmor
Stanhope Elmore High School
1,123 students
- Millbrook Midd
Millbrook Middle School
1,071 students
- Holtville Elem
Holtville Elementary School
877 students
- This school
Wetumpka Elementary School
868 students
- Coosada Elemen
Coosada Elementary School
797 students
What this shows Wetumpka Elementary School reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wetumpka Elementary School compares
Wetumpka 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Alabama - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,918
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
African American 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Wetumpka Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elmore County reports $10,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wetumpka Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanhope Elmore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holtville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coosada Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wetumpka Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Wetumpka
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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wetumpka Elementary School
How many students attend Wetumpka Elementary School?
Wetumpka Elementary School has 868 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wetumpka, AL. CCD year-over-year: 871 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wetumpka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wetumpka Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Wetumpka Elementary School?
61.7% of students at Wetumpka Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wetumpka Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wetumpka Elementary School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Wetumpka, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wetumpka Elementary School?
Wetumpka Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wetumpka Elementary School rank among public schools in Wetumpka?
By Resource Investment Index, Wetumpka Elementary School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Elmore County?
Besides Wetumpka Elementary 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.