Enrollment
647
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wetumpka, AL
Wetumpka Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wetumpka Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010129000102
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wetumpka Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Wetumpka · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wetumpka Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wetumpka Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wetumpka, AL.
School address
District: Elmore County · Alabama
NCES ID 010129000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wetumpka Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wetumpka Middle School
Wetumpka Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Wetumpka, Alabama, enrolling 647 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 647 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #183.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wetumpka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Redland Middle School (579 students): Wetumpka Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 18.7:1).
Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students) and Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students) alongside Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka Middle School compares
Wetumpka 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.2%
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 47.1%
African American 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Wetumpka Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmore County, which includes Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holtville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wetumpka 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 (~647 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wetumpka Middle School
How many students attend Wetumpka Middle School?
Wetumpka Middle School has 647 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wetumpka, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wetumpka Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wetumpka Middle School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Middle School?
65.3% of students at Wetumpka Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wetumpka Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wetumpka Middle School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Wetumpka, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wetumpka Middle School?
Wetumpka Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wetumpka Middle School rank among public schools in Wetumpka?
By Resource Investment Index, Wetumpka Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Wetumpka Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. 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 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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