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Elmore County

Alabama · Public School District
16
Schools
11,419
Students
$13,523
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
61.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
90.3%
Graduation Rate
+3.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Elmore County is a public school district in Alabama serving 11,419 students across 16 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,523 is near the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eclectic Middle School05–08457
Holtville Middle School05–08614
Millbrook Middle School05–081,185
Wetumpka Middle School05–08738
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elmore County High School09–12516
Elmore County Technical Center10–120
Holtville High School09–12554
Stanhope Elmore High School09–121,181
Wetumpka High School09–121,240
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EDGE Virtual School03–12419
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,523Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
25%
State
56.6%
Local (property tax)
25.0%
Federal
18.4%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
11,419
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.3%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.3% graduation rate — 3.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elmore County?
Elmore County has 16 public schools, serving a total of 11,419 students.
What is the graduation rate for Elmore County?
The graduation rate is 90.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Elmore County spend per student?
Elmore County spends $13,523 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Elmore County?
61% of students in Elmore County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Elmore County?
No, Elmore County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Elmore County serve?
Elmore County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Elmore County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Elmore County is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.