Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dc Wolfe 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dc Wolfe School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Dc Wolfe School's student population of 123 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dc Wolfe School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dc Wolfe School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1133 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
92%
32%
White
2%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dc Wolfe School's ranking?
Dc Wolfe School is ranked #1133 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dc Wolfe School often compared to?
Dc Wolfe Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dc Wolfe School?
123 students attend Dc Wolfe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dc Wolfe School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dc Wolfe School offer ?
Dc Wolfe School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dc Wolfe School part of?
Dc Wolfe School is part of Macon County School District.
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