Excellent
#110 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 8% in state
Wilsonville Elementary School
Elementary School · Shelby County · Wilsonville, AL
A Shelby County elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
71 School St, Wilsonville, AL 35186
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilsonville Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 46 points since 2020, reaching 93% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wilsonville 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,723
Median home value
$289,400
Median rent
$1,276/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35186; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Shelby County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calera ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–2 | Not available | 750 | Compare → |
| Forest Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | Not available | 643 | Compare → |
| Inverness Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–3 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
| Mt Laurel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | Not available | 481 | 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.
Shelby County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #1 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilsonville Elementary School is listed in Shelby County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilsonville Elementary School
Wilsonville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilsonville, AL, part of Shelby County, serving approximately 231 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilsonville Elementary School
What grades does Wilsonville Elementary School serve?
Wilsonville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wilsonville Elementary School?
Wilsonville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilsonville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilsonville Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilsonville Elementary School rank in AL?
Wilsonville Elementary School ranks #110 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Wilsonville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilsonville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Wilsonville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilsonville Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wilsonville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wilsonville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilsonville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wilsonville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilsonville Elementary School?
57.1% of students at Wilsonville 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (205) 682-6640
- Area population (ZIP 35186)
- 5,121
- Area average commute
- 36.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 35186; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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