Wacoochee Elementary School

Summary:

Wacoochee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Salem, Alabama, with a student population of 621. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 57 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Wacoochee Elementary consistently outperforms the Lee County and Alabama state averages in standardized test scores, with its 4th-grade students scoring 70.42% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45.81% for Lee County and 38.32% for the state. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 30% of Alabama elementary schools, and it performs well across various student subgroups. Wacoochee Elementary also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 57.49% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Beulah Elementary, South Smiths Station Elementary, East Smiths Station Elementary, and West Smiths Station Elementary, Wacoochee Elementary outperforms them in academic metrics and statewide rankings. The school's consistent performance and ability to serve a diverse student population, including a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, make it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 125 Lee Road 254
       Salem, AL  36874-3309


(334) 664-4072

District: Lee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,808 Help


Students who attend Wacoochee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Smiths Station Junior High School
High:    Smiths Station High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  621

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.7%
African American:
12.6%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wacoochee Elementary School ranks better than 72.7% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), African American (12.6%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wacoochee Elementary School is 18.8, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Lee County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wacoochee Elementary School is $8,808. 3 elementary schools in the Lee County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wacoochee Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wacoochee Elementary School 187th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Wacoochee Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County 57th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wacoochee Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wacoochee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 68.90 181st 695 74.0%
2015 67.42 191st 691 72.4%
2016 65.12 220th 691 68.2%
2017 60.98 249th 688 63.8%
2018 56.40 311th 680 54.3%
2019 61.47 252nd 681 63.0%
2021 63.66 234th 692 66.2%
2022 65.38 218th 687 68.3%
2023 72.18 171st 680 74.9%
2024 70.36 187th 684 72.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wacoochee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 49.74 117th 280 58.2%
2018 46.63 170th 344 50.6%
2019 57.33 128th 392 67.3%
2021 25.23 330th 398 17.1%
2022 50.48 142nd 345 58.8%
2023 55.36 120th 373 67.8%
2024 54.72 147th 395 62.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wacoochee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.91 202nd 567 64.4%
2018 62.58 218th 651 66.5%
2019 59.72 246th 649 62.1%
2021 61.49 234th 653 64.2%
2022 68.27 167th 651 74.3%
2023 65.14 193rd 623 69.0%
2024 72.73 140th 670 79.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wacoochee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.54 243rd 639 62.0%
2018 60.53 262nd 640 59.1%
2019 61.08 237th 646 63.3%
2021 51.37 317th 656 51.7%
2022 56.50 275th 656 58.1%
2023 69.02 192nd 645 70.2%
2024 66.19 198th 650 69.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Wacoochee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.17 256th 639 59.9%
2018 53.80 310th 650 52.3%
2019 60.28 247th 650 62.0%
2021 70.98 165th 669 75.3%
2022 69.41 183rd 669 72.6%
2023 72.34 157th 649 75.8%
2024 71.73 179th 655 72.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Wacoochee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.82 94th 336 72.0%
2018 56.09 159th 423 62.4%
2019 69.46 95th 426 77.7%
2021 43.45 213th 426 50.0%
2022 65.32 105th 426 75.4%
2023 48.54 193rd 427 54.8%
2024 56.32 150th 420 64.3%
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Rank History for White students at Wacoochee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.56 222nd 369 39.8%
2018 39.20 323rd 508 36.4%
2019 43.75 301st 529 43.1%
2021 54.02 225th 539 58.3%
2022 53.95 226th 540 58.1%
2023 66.08 147th 528 72.2%
2024 64.64 168th 535 68.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Wacoochee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 400 88 0 15 3 1 8 0 515
2014 411 85 0 22 5 1 8 0 532
2015 426 74 0 19 4 1 17 0 541
2016 434 80 0 15 4 1 8 0 542
2017 419 87 2 12 1 0 15 0 536
2018 458 113 4 18 1 0 12 0 606
2019 475 101 3 17 3 0 11 0 610
2020 460 96 1 24 2 0 29 0 612
2021 474 96 1 30 0 0 35 0 636
2022 489 83 1 26 1 0 31 0 631
2023 476 78 1 27 1 0 38 0 621

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 Wacoochee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 0 32.0 n/a n/a
2013 515 36.0 14.3 59.2
2014 532 33.0 16.1 55.8
2015 541 30.0 18.0 57.5
2016 542 32.0 16.9 58.3
2017 536 32.5 16.4 52.2
2018 606 32.0 18.9 55.1
2019 610 33.0 18.4 50
2020 612 34.0 18.0 48.7
2021 636 35.0 18.1 39.5
2022 631 33.0 19.1 43.7
2023 621 33.0 18.8 57.5

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 Wacoochee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 0 32.0 n/a n/a
2013 515 36.0 14.3 59.2
2014 532 33.0 16.1 55.8
2015 541 30.0 18.0 57.5
2016 542 32.0 16.9 58.3
2017 536 32.5 16.4 52.2
2018 606 32.0 18.9 55.1
2019 610 33.0 18.4 50
2020 612 34.0 18.0 48.7
2021 636 35.0 18.1 39.5
2022 631 33.0 19.1 43.7
2023 621 33.0 18.8 57.5

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 Wacoochee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $813 (9.2%) $7,979 (90.6%) $8,808

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wacoochee 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 252nd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 171st of 680 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wacoochee Elementary School)5758.9
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee County)62.947.2
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wacoochee Elementary School)55.455.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)45.443.3
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wacoochee Elementary School)46.744.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)46.340.7
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wacoochee Elementary School)47.832.2
 15.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)5436.9
 17.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students610621
 1.8%
African American10178
 22.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1727
 58.8%
Pacific Islander00
White475476
 0.2%
Two or More Races1138
 245.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%57.5%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wacoochee Elementary School

Students at Wacoochee Elementary School are 77% White, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 621 students attended Wacoochee Elementary School.

Wacoochee Elementary School ranks 187th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Smiths Station Junior High School
High : Smiths Station High 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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