At a glance
Reported students
868
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
668
Wetumpka Elementary School: 868 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 868
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Wetumpka Elementary School
Wetumpka Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Wetumpka. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Elmore County. NCES reports 868 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.9%) and Black (36.1%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wetumpka Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 50 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.9%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black36.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elmore County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Holtville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
877 reported students
Coosada Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
797 reported students
Redland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
730 reported students
Eclectic Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
689 reported students
Airport Road Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–04
536 reported students
Millbrook Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,071 reported students
Public schools near Wetumpka Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EDGE Other · Elmore County | KG–12 | 456 | 0.1 mi |
| Redland Elementary School Elementary · Elmore County | PK–04 | 730 | 7.6 mi |
| Airport Road Intermediate School Elementary · Elmore County | 03–04 | 536 | 7.9 mi |
| Coosada Elementary School Elementary · Elmore County | PK–02 | 797 | 8.2 mi |
| Holtville Elementary School Elementary · Elmore County | PK–04 | 877 | 8.9 mi |
| Chisholm Elementary School Elementary · Montgomery County | KG–05 | 493 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wetumpka Elementary School
What grades does Wetumpka Elementary School serve?
Wetumpka Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elmore County.
How many students attend Wetumpka Elementary School?
Wetumpka Elementary School reported 868 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 868 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wetumpka Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 868 students and 50 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wetumpka Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wetumpka Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elmore County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wetumpka Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wetumpka Elementary School in?
Wetumpka Elementary School is part of Elmore County, based in Wetumpka, AL, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wetumpka Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The EDGE (0.1 mi), Redland Elementary School (7.6 mi), Airport Road Intermediate School (7.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.