- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmer, AL
Wilmer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilmer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237000970
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilmer Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Wilmer · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilmer Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wilmer, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Wilmer Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010237000970 · Wilmer, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 17:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Wilmer Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wilmer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 443
Wilmer Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Wilmer Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilmer Elementary School compares
Wilmer 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
39.1%
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
$13,245
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Wilmer Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilmer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilmer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Wilmer
2 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilmer Elementary School
How many students attend Wilmer Elementary School?
Wilmer Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilmer, AL. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmer Elementary 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 Wilmer Elementary School?
67.6% of students at Wilmer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilmer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilmer Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Wilmer, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilmer Elementary School?
Wilmer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Wilmer Elementary School rank among schools in Wilmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wilmer, 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 Mobile County?
Besides Wilmer Elementary School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.