Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Wedowee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wedowee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wedowee Elementary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Wedowee Elementary School is to provide a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for students to perform at their highest potential.
School Rankings
Wedowee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wedowee Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
12%
32%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wedowee Elementary School's ranking?
Wedowee Elementary School is ranked #647 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Wedowee Elementary School?
275 students attend Wedowee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wedowee Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wedowee Elementary School?
Wedowee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wedowee Elementary School offer ?
Wedowee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wedowee Elementary School part of?
Wedowee Elementary School is part of Randolph County School District.
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