Public schools in Wetumpka, AL
7 open public schools with an address in Wetumpka, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,043
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wetumpka public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Wetumpka, AL: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,043 students, an average of 809 per school. The largest campus is Wetumpka High School (1,219 students), and the largest elementary school is Wetumpka Elementary School (868).
Elmore County operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 42% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Wetumpka
Elementary schools in Wetumpka
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Elementary School Elmore County | PK–04 | 730 | 19.7:1 | |
| Wetumpka Elementary School Elmore County | PK–04 | 868 | 17.4:1 |
Middle schools in Wetumpka
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Middle School Elmore County | 05–08 | 579 | 19:1 | |
| Wetumpka Middle School Elmore County | 05–08 | 647 | 18.8:1 |
High schools in Wetumpka
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmore County Technical Center Elmore County · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | — | — | |
| Wetumpka High School Elmore County | 09–12 | 1,219 | 18.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wetumpka
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutwiler Prison JF Ingram State Technical College · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.6%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black29.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Wetumpka schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,043 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wetumpka
How many public schools are in Wetumpka, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Wetumpka: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,043 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wetumpka?
Schools with an address in Wetumpka belong to 2 education agencies, led by Elmore County (6 schools), JF Ingram State Technical College (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Wetumpka?
Wetumpka High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wetumpka, with 1,219 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wetumpka?
No school with an address in Wetumpka is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wetumpka schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wetumpka public schools is 18.8:1, higher than the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Wetumpka guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities