At a glance
Reported students
574
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
669
Wacoochee Elementary School: 574 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
15.9:1 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
- 623
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Wacoochee Elementary School
Wacoochee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Salem. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Lee County. NCES reports 574 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 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 (74.6%) and Black (12.2%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. 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 Wacoochee Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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 1 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
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White74.6%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black12.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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 Lee County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Smiths Station Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
669 reported students
Beulah Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
696 reported students
Beauregard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
783 reported students
East Smiths Station Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
785 reported students
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
811 reported students
Loachapoka Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
332 reported students
Public schools near Wacoochee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Smiths Station Elementary School Elementary · Lee County | PK–05 | 811 | 7.3 mi |
| Beulah Elementary School Elementary · Lee County | PK–05 | 696 | 8.3 mi |
| South Smiths Station Elementary School Elementary · Lee County | PK–05 | 669 | 8.3 mi |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School Elementary · Lee County | PK–05 | 785 | 8.8 mi |
| Southview Primary School Elementary · Opelika City | KG–02 | 480 | 8.8 mi |
| Jeter Primary School Elementary · Opelika City | KG–03 | 435 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wacoochee Elementary School
What grades does Wacoochee Elementary School serve?
Wacoochee Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lee County.
How many students attend Wacoochee Elementary School?
Wacoochee Elementary School reported 574 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 623 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wacoochee Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 574 students and 36 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 Wacoochee Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wacoochee Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lee County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wacoochee Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.9% 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 Wacoochee Elementary School in?
Wacoochee Elementary School is part of Lee County, based in Opelika, AL, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wacoochee Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Smiths Station Elementary School (7.3 mi), Beulah Elementary School (8.3 mi), South Smiths Station Elementary School (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.