- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wetumpka, AL
Wetumpka High School
Federal NCES profile for Wetumpka High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010129000471
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wetumpka High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Wetumpka · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wetumpka High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wetumpka High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Wetumpka, AL.
School address
District: Elmore County · Alabama
NCES ID 010129000471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Wetumpka High School held near 1,225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 010129000471 · Wetumpka, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,219 enr · 20.3:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students)
Wetumpka High School held near 1,225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wetumpka High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Wetumpka Eleme
Wetumpka Elementary School
868 students
- Coosada Elemen
Coosada Elementary School
797 students
What this shows Wetumpka High School reports 1,219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wetumpka High School compares
Wetumpka High 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,219 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,219
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 610 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Wetumpka High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Elmore County reports $10,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wetumpka High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Elmore High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holtville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coosada Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wetumpka High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wetumpka High School
How many students attend Wetumpka High School?
Wetumpka High School has 1,219 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wetumpka, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,240 (2022-23) → 1,225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wetumpka High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wetumpka High School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wetumpka High School?
43.9% of students at Wetumpka High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wetumpka High School?
The largest demographic group at Wetumpka High School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Wetumpka, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wetumpka High School?
Wetumpka High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 High School rank among public schools in Wetumpka?
By Resource Investment Index, Wetumpka High School ranks #5 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 High School, Elmore County also operates Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students), Millbrook Middle School (1,071 students), and Holtville Elementary School (877 students). See the Elmore County district page for the complete list.