Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilsonville 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilsonville Elementary School serves the eastern part of Wilsonville, AL, covering an area of approximately 48.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilsonville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wilsonville Elementary School's student population of 229 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#144 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
4%
31%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilsonville Elementary School's ranking?
Wilsonville Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wilsonville Elementary School often compared to?
Wilsonville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Wilsonville Elementary School?
229 students attend Wilsonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wilsonville Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilsonville Elementary School?
Wilsonville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilsonville Elementary School offer ?
Wilsonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilsonville Elementary School part of?
Wilsonville Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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