Wetumpka Elementary School

Summary:

Wetumpka Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Wetumpka, Alabama, part of the Elmore County School District. With 871 students, the school has a diverse student population that is predominantly White (51.32%) and African American (33.3%).

Wetumpka Elementary consistently ranks in the top half of Alabama elementary schools, with strong academic performance across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school particularly excels for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Alabama elementary schools for African American students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.25% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English, compared to 74.12% in Elmore County and 62.8% statewide. Wetumpka Elementary's academic success may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.4 and higher per-student spending ($8,599 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools like Redland Elementary ($7,799) and Holtville Elementary ($8,274).

Wetumpka Elementary's performance stands out compared to other schools in the Elmore County and Montgomery County districts. It outperforms nearby schools like Holtville Elementary and Redland Elementary, and its diverse student population may contribute to its strong performance for African American and Hispanic students, in contrast with the predominantly White student body at Holtville Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 510 Micanopy St
       Wetumpka, AL  36092


(334) 567-4323

District: Elmore County

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,599 Help


Students who attend Wetumpka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wetumpka Middle School
High:    Wetumpka High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  880

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.8%
African American:
34.5%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wetumpka Elementary School ranks better than 73.1% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Elmore County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.8%), African American (34.5%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wetumpka Elementary School is 17.9, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Elmore County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wetumpka Elementary School is $8,599, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Elmore County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wetumpka Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wetumpka Elementary School 184th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Wetumpka Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Elmore County:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmore County 42nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wetumpka Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wetumpka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 54.09 368th 704 47.7%
2011 68.33 213th 709 70.0%
2012 72.76 147th 696 78.9%
2013 69.65 179th 696 74.3%
2014 67.03 196th 695 71.8%
2015 67.73 189th 691 72.6%
2016 73.08 153rd 691 77.9%
2017 63.23 228th 688 66.9%
2018 59.50 284th 680 58.2%
2019 57.85 284th 681 58.3%
2021 58.74 267th 692 61.4%
2022 60.45 262nd 687 61.9%
2023 55.47 303rd 680 55.4%
2024 70.41 184th 684 73.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wetumpka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.10 35th 54 35.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wetumpka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.65 58th 110 47.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wetumpka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.51 188th 280 32.9%
2018 38.60 205th 344 40.4%
2019 34.67 266th 392 32.1%
2021 50.11 164th 398 58.8%
2022 24.87 288th 345 16.5%
2023 39.16 231st 373 38.1%
2024 69.78 77th 395 80.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wetumpka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.27 207th 567 63.5%
2018 59.71 250th 651 61.6%
2019 62.42 217th 649 66.6%
2021 57.66 262nd 653 59.9%
2022 65.08 191st 651 70.7%
2023 58.46 249th 623 60.0%
2024 76.92 113th 670 83.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wetumpka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.78 182nd 639 71.5%
2018 57.88 286th 640 55.3%
2019 58.67 254th 646 60.7%
2021 53.43 301st 656 54.1%
2022 63.16 221st 656 66.3%
2023 56.72 272nd 645 57.8%
2024 62.06 227th 650 65.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wetumpka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.13 281st 639 56.0%
2018 62.77 243rd 650 62.6%
2019 56.87 276th 650 57.5%
2021 60.59 245th 669 63.4%
2022 55.88 294th 669 56.1%
2023 51.90 320th 649 50.7%
2024 72.88 161st 655 75.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Wetumpka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.97 82nd 336 75.6%
2018 50.68 199th 423 53.0%
2019 57.81 139th 426 67.4%
2021 53.94 156th 426 63.4%
2022 60.99 127th 426 70.2%
2023 61.84 117th 427 72.6%
2024 72.77 71st 420 83.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wetumpka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.87 91st 184 50.5%
2024 73.67 35th 196 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Wetumpka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.44 134th 369 63.7%
2018 57.82 204th 508 59.8%
2019 50.92 246th 529 53.5%
2021 59.62 185th 539 65.7%
2022 57.70 208th 540 61.5%
2023 44.85 293rd 528 44.5%
2024 68.43 152nd 535 71.6%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, April 10, 2015

Open Quote This school is way behind on every aspect that would make it a good school. The leadership is lacking the skills needed to run a successful school and the front office staff is incompetent. The teachers that I have talked to do not have the passion for teaching. Overall, if you have another choice, do your family a favor and send your child to another school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wetumpka Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1503 1503
1989 915 630 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1556
1990 1042 698 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1749
1991 1040 713 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1762
1992 998 659 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1662
1993 997 666 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1666
1994 561 415 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 978
1995 639 411 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1053
1996 639 411 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1053
1997 698 439 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1146
1998 708 445 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1165
1999 732 432 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
2000 713 407 8 7 0 n/a n/a 1 1136
2001 743 399 11 11 1 n/a n/a 4 1169
2002 609 317 7 23 4 n/a n/a 0 960
2003 609 317 7 23 4 n/a n/a 0 960
2004 598 316 8 24 3 n/a n/a 0 949
2005 605 329 6 17 1 n/a n/a 0 958
2006 689 320 6 16 1 n/a n/a 7 1039
2007 722 339 8 20 2 n/a n/a 13 1104
2008 743 310 6 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1089
2009 783 298 6 34 3 n/a n/a 0 1124
2010 528 305 6 38 2 n/a n/a 17 896
2011 581 316 6 45 2 1 17 0 968
2012 545 304 7 49 2 0 35 0 942
2013 539 319 6 51 3 0 35 0 953
2014 531 345 3 42 5 0 41 0 967
2015 539 343 5 39 8 0 50 0 984
2016 533 349 4 39 6 0 42 0 973
2017 562 369 5 40 6 0 37 0 1019
2018 552 326 5 33 8 0 43 0 967
2019 589 325 4 22 8 0 48 0 996
2020 527 308 5 33 6 1 55 0 935
2021 481 320 6 31 6 1 60 0 905
2022 479 292 8 39 4 2 43 0 867
2023 447 290 6 67 1 1 59 0 871
2024 438 304 5 64 2 1 66 0 880

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wetumpka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1503 66.0 22.7 0
1989 1556 78.0 19.9 n/a
1990 1749 89.0 19.6 0
1991 1762 91.0 19.3 n/a
1992 1662 88.0 18.8 n/a
1993 1666 99.0 16.8 n/a
1994 978 61.7 15.9 n/a
1995 1053 61.1 17.2 n/a
1996 1053 61.1 17.2 n/a
1997 1146 64.5 17.8 41.1
1998 1165 64.5 18.1 41.9
1999 1170 65.0 18.0 47.1
2000 1136 81.0 14.0 49.3
2001 1169 79.0 14.8 46
2002 960 69.5 13.8 46.4
2003 960 69.5 13.8 46.4
2004 949 71.0 13.4 47.8
2005 958 70.0 13.7 49.4
2006 1039 76.0 13.6 47.7
2007 1104 76.5 14.4 48.2
2008 1089 80.5 13.5 44.5
2009 1124 75.2 14.8 45.7
2010 896 54.0 16.5 62.9
2011 968 52.0 18.6 56.8
2012 942 49.0 19.2 58.4
2013 953 57.0 16.7 59.6
2014 967 58.0 16.6 62.2
2015 984 50.0 19.6 61.5
2016 973 50.0 19.4 62.7
2017 1019 55.0 18.5 62.4
2018 967 55.0 17.5 58.7
2019 996 56.0 17.7 55.1
2020 935 53.0 17.6 58.1
2021 905 50.0 18.1 50.4
2022 867 46.0 18.8 49.7
2023 871 50.0 17.4 68.9
2024 880 49.0 17.9 65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wetumpka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1503 66.0 22.7 0
1989 1556 78.0 19.9 n/a
1990 1749 89.0 19.6 0
1991 1762 91.0 19.3 n/a
1992 1662 88.0 18.8 n/a
1993 1666 99.0 16.8 n/a
1994 978 61.7 15.9 n/a
1995 1053 61.1 17.2 n/a
1996 1053 61.1 17.2 n/a
1997 1146 64.5 17.8 41.1
1998 1165 64.5 18.1 41.9
1999 1170 65.0 18.0 47.1
2000 1136 81.0 14.0 49.3
2001 1169 79.0 14.8 46
2002 960 69.5 13.8 46.4
2003 960 69.5 13.8 46.4
2004 949 71.0 13.4 47.8
2005 958 70.0 13.7 49.4
2006 1039 76.0 13.6 47.7
2007 1104 76.5 14.4 48.2
2008 1089 80.5 13.5 44.5
2009 1124 75.2 14.8 45.7
2010 896 54.0 16.5 62.9
2011 968 52.0 18.6 56.8
2012 942 49.0 19.2 58.4
2013 953 57.0 16.7 59.6
2014 967 58.0 16.6 62.2
2015 984 50.0 19.6 61.5
2016 973 50.0 19.4 62.7
2017 1019 55.0 18.5 62.4
2018 967 55.0 17.5 58.7
2019 996 56.0 17.7 55.1
2020 935 53.0 17.6 58.1
2021 905 50.0 18.1 50.4
2022 867 46.0 18.8 49.7
2023 871 50.0 17.4 68.9
2024 880 49.0 17.9 65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wetumpka Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,374 (16.0%) $7,193 (83.6%) $8,599

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wetumpka Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 284th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 303rd of 680 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wetumpka Elementary School)63.550.7
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmore County)66.455.2
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wetumpka Elementary School)43.128.4
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elmore County)5240.5
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students996871
 12.6%
African American325290
 10.8%
American Indian81
 87.5%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic2267
 204.5%
Pacific Islander01
White589447
 24.1%
Two or More Races4859
 22.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.1%68.9%
 13.8%


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Students who attend Wetumpka Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wetumpka Middle School
High : Wetumpka High School

Students at Wetumpka Elementary School are 50% White, 35% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Wetumpka Elementary School ranks 184th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 880 students attended Wetumpka Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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