Wicksburg Elementary School

Summary:

Wicksburg Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Newton, Alabama, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 606 students. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the Dothan City and Geneva County districts, as well as the state of Alabama, in both mathematics and English language arts assessments.

Wicksburg Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with only 4.95% of students identifying as African American and 6.77% as Hispanic. This contrasts with nearby schools like Girard Primary School and Girard Intermediate School, which have much higher percentages of minority students. Additionally, Wicksburg Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 42.24% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, yet these students perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top schools in the state for this subgroup.

The academic excellence and demographic differences between Wicksburg Elementary and nearby schools, such as Midland City Elementary School and Slocomb Elementary School, highlight the potential for disparities in educational opportunities and resources within the broader region. These findings suggest the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to Wicksburg Elementary's success and the potential for addressing such disparities in the community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1172 S State Highway 123
       Newton, AL  36352-8411


(334) 692-5549

District: Houston County

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  606

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Hispanic:
6.8%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wicksburg Elementary School ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.65. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wicksburg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wicksburg Elementary School 58th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Wicksburg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Houston County:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston County 40th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wicksburg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wicksburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.33 51st 680 92.5%
2024 89.65 58th 684 91.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wicksburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.75 13th 651 98.0%
2023 83.00 52nd 623 91.7%
2024 88.54 41st 670 93.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wicksburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.99 48th 656 92.7%
2023 87.23 60th 645 90.7%
2024 87.24 59th 650 90.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Wicksburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.85 47th 669 93.0%
2023 92.30 33rd 649 94.9%
2024 89.10 52nd 655 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at Wicksburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.42 62nd 540 88.5%
2023 83.92 68th 528 87.1%
2024 82.44 75th 535 86.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Wicksburg Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 499 22 4 35 1 2 5 0 568
2023 521 30 4 41 0 2 8 0 606

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 Wicksburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 568 31.0 18.3 33.1
2023 606 32.0 18.9 42.2

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 Wicksburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 568 31.0 18.3 33.1
2023 606 32.0 18.9 42.2

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wicksburg Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended Wicksburg Elementary School.

Students at Wicksburg Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Yes. Wicksburg Elementary School ranks in the top 8.5% of Alabama elementary schools.


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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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