- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, AL
Wicksburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wicksburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010177002507
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wicksburg Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wicksburg Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wicksburg Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Newton, AL.
School address
District: Houston County · Alabama
NCES ID 010177002507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Wicksburg Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 010177002507 · Newton, AL Other · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 19.9:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rehobeth High School (786 students)
Wicksburg Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wicksburg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rehobeth High
Rehobeth High School
786 students
- Ashford Elemen
Ashford Elementary School
668 students
- This school
Wicksburg Elementary School
636 students
- Rehobeth Eleme
Rehobeth Elementary School
590 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
502 students
- Wicksburg High
Wicksburg High School
461 students
What this shows Wicksburg Elementary School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wicksburg Elementary School compares
Wicksburg 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 83% in Alabama - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,971
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Wicksburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $10,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wicksburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehobeth High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashford Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rehobeth Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wicksburg High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wicksburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Newton
3 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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wicksburg Elementary School
How many students attend Wicksburg Elementary School?
Wicksburg Elementary School has 636 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wicksburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wicksburg Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wicksburg Elementary School?
39.1% of students at Wicksburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wicksburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wicksburg Elementary School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Newton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wicksburg Elementary School?
Wicksburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wicksburg Elementary School rank among schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wicksburg Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Newton, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Wicksburg Elementary School, Houston County also operates Rehobeth High School (786 students), Ashford Elementary School (668 students), and Rehobeth Elementary School (590 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.