Elmore County School District
School District · Wetumpka, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
16
6 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,918
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
16
6 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,918
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Evaluating Elmore County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elmore County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Holtville Elementary School
Deatsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eclectic Elementary School
Eclectic · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Airport Road Intermediate School
Coosada · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#96 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,918
$1,890 vs Alabama median
District size
11,820 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Elmore County ranks #96 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Elmore County's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Holtville Elementary School (8.0/10), Eclectic Elementary School (7.9/10), and Airport Road Intermediate School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Elmore County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Elmore County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holtville Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Eclectic Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Airport Road Intermediate School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Redland Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Wetumpka Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Holtville Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Edge Virtual School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Millbrook Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Elmore County High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Wetumpka Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elmore County
Elmore County is a Wetumpka, Alabama school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 11,820 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. The district invests $10,918 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Elmore County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Holtville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Elmore County students show an average math proficiency of 53.4% and ELA proficiency of 62.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Elmore County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elmore County with test data.
Schools in Elmore County
16 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Wetumpka
- Total Enrollment
- 11,820
- Teachers (FTE)
- 622
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elmore County?
Elmore County has 16 schools in total — 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elmore County?
The average composite rating for Elmore County is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elmore County?
Elmore County spends $10,918 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elmore County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elmore County is 19:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elmore County?
Holtville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Elmore County with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Elmore County?
Across schools in Elmore County with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elmore County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Elmore County has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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