Wacoochee Elementary School

125 Lee Road 254
Salem, AL 36874
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 596 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 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Wacoochee Elementary School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#247 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
47%
30%
57%
47%
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
12%
32%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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 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?
596 students attend Wacoochee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Wacoochee Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wacoochee Elementary School?
Wacoochee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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