Excellent
#339 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 25% in state
Wedowee Elementary School
Elementary School · Randolph County · Wedowee, AL
A Randolph County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
940 Woodland Ave W, Wedowee, AL 36278
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wedowee Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 66 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wedowee Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,927/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wedowee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,250
Median home value
$252,100
Median rent
$648/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Randolph County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Mills Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 164 | Compare → |
| Wadley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 406 | Compare → |
| Woodland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 325 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Randolph County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wedowee Elementary School is listed in Randolph County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wedowee Elementary School
Wedowee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wedowee, AL, part of Randolph County, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #339 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wedowee Elementary School
What grades does Wedowee Elementary School serve?
Wedowee Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Wedowee Elementary School?
Wedowee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedowee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wedowee Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wedowee Elementary School rank in AL?
Wedowee Elementary School ranks #339 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Wedowee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wedowee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wedowee Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wedowee Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Wedowee Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wedowee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wedowee Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wedowee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wedowee Elementary School?
72.0% of students at Wedowee Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (256) 357-4588
- Area population (ZIP 36278)
- 4,266
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36278; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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