Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wacoochee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Wacoochee Elementary School serves the eastern part of Salem, AL, covering an area of approximately 96.7 square miles. Typically, families within this zone can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wacoochee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wacoochee Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wacoochee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wacoochee Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wacoochee Elementary School's ranking?
Wacoochee Elementary School is ranked #247 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wacoochee Elementary School often compared to?
Wacoochee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Smiths Station Elementary School, Beauregard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Wacoochee Elementary School?
574 students attend Wacoochee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wacoochee Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wacoochee Elementary School?
Wacoochee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wacoochee Elementary School offer ?
Wacoochee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wacoochee Elementary School part of?
Wacoochee Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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