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Elmore County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,741 students in Elmore County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Elmore County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
11,741 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
642 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmore County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
26%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
61%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,023 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,042 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$153 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,023
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,042
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Elmore County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holtville Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
287 Whatley Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-2925
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-2925
Gr: PK-4 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Redland Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
495 Scholars Drive
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1248
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1248
Gr: PK-4 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Eclectic Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Harden St
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2291
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2291
Gr: PK-4 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Airport Road Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
384 Blackmon Farm Lane
Coosada, AL 36020
(334) 285-2115
Coosada, AL 36020
(334) 285-2115
Gr: 3-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Wetumpka Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-4323
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-4323
Gr: PK-4 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Holtville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Bulldog Ln
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-1596
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-1596
Gr: 5-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Elmore County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 N College St
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-3661
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-3661
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Holtville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10425 Holtville Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Millbrook Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4228 Chapman Rd
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2100
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2100
Gr: 5-8 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Eclectic Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 South Ann St
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2131
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2131
Gr: 5-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Wetumpka High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1251 Coosa River Pkwy
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-5158
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-5158
Gr: 9-12 | 1,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Stanhope Elmore High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Main St
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-4263
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-4263
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Wetumpka Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1413
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1413
Gr: 5-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Edge Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 Micanopy Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Gr: K-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
5260 Airport Road
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-0273
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-0273
Gr: PK-2 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Elmore County Technical Center
Vocational School
800 Kellyfitzpatrick Dr
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1218
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1218
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
184 Rodney Lane
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1200
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1200
Gr: 5-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmore County School District?
Elmore County School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,741 students.
What is the rank of Elmore County School District?
Elmore County School District is ranked #36 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County School District?
61% of Elmore County School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmore County School District?
Elmore County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Elmore County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,042 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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