Wetumpka Elementary School

www.elmoreco.com/wes

868 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Wetumpka Elementary School, located at 510 Micanopy St in Wetumpka, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Elmore County Public School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational academic and social development of its young students. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging community involvement and school spirit within the Wetumpka area.

As part of the Elmore County school system, the school benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to educational excellence. The administration and faculty prioritize creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through a blend of rigorous instruction and student-centered activities, Wetumpka Elementary aims to build a strong educational bedrock for its pupils, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

868

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wetumpka Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	72
Black	313
Asian	4
Two or More	68
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
407 (46.9%)
Black
313 (36.1%)
Hispanic
72 (8.3%)
Two or More
68 (7.8%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elmore County
Phone:	(334)567-4323
Website:	http://www.elmoreco.com/wes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 99

Kindergarten 149

Grade 1 170

Grade 2 163

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 150