Enrollment
1,219
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010129000471
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wetumpka High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wetumpka High School
Wetumpka High School is a large high school in Wetumpka, Alabama, enrolling 1,219 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,219 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #112, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 610 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Elmore County also operates Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students) and Millbrook Middle School (1,071 students) alongside Wetumpka High 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 Wetumpka High School compares
Wetumpka High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,381
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmore County, which includes Wetumpka High 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 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
- 1,123
- 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
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high 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 (~1,219 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wetumpka High School a good school?
Wetumpka High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 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.
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