- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Wetumpka Middle School shrank from 738 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 010129000102 · Wetumpka, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 17:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Wetumpka High School (1,219 students)
Wetumpka Middle School shrank from 738 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wetumpka Middle 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
- Wetumpka Eleme
Wetumpka Elementary School
868 students
- This school
Wetumpka Middle School
647 students
What this shows Wetumpka Middle School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wetumpka Middle School compares
Wetumpka Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$10,918
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 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.
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
District finance for Elmore County reports $10,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,123
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~647 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), down 66.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.