Wilmer Elementary School, a Wilmer, Alabama public school serving grades Pre–K through 5 with 443 students, ranked #642 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #599 in 2022.
Math proficiency ranged from 25–29%, slightly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 39%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained relatively stable around 440–450 students from 2021 to 2023, with minority enrollment at 35% and 68% qualifying for free lunch, indicating consistent socioeconomic challenges.
The student–teacher ratio was 18:1 in 2023, consistent with recent years, supporting a moderately sized teaching staff of 26 to 27 professionals.
Reading proficiency declined from 46% in 2018 to 39% in 2022, and math proficiency dropped from 50% in 2018 to around 25–29% in 2023, indicating downward trends in test scores over recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilmer Elementary School serves the northwest part of its school district in Wilmer, AL, covering an area of approximately 57.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of about 5.1 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 7.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilmer Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Motto
To prepare students for an ever-changing society
School Rankings
Wilmer 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 Wilmer Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#642 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-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 Wilmer Elementary School's ranking?
Wilmer Elementary School is ranked #642 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Wilmer Elementary School?
443 students attend Wilmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wilmer Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmer Elementary School?
Wilmer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilmer Elementary School offer ?
Wilmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmer Elementary School part of?
Wilmer Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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