Elmore County Schools serves 11,097 students across 17 schools in suburban Alabama, maintaining relatively stable enrollment with a 0.4% increase from the prior year. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1 across 621 teachers.
Academically, Elmore County demonstrates mixed performance relative to state benchmarks. Reading proficiency at 62.5% exceeds Alabama's average of 54.5%, while math proficiency of 36.7% outpaces the state average of 31.9%. The graduation rate of 87.2% falls slightly below the state average of 88.4%.
The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 51.6% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. The district serves 16.7% students with disabilities and 4.3% English learners. Racial composition is 65.9% White, 26.8% Black, and 6.9% Hispanic.
Per-pupil spending of $12,580 slightly exceeds the state average of $12,157, supported by a total budget of $150.6 million. Revenue composition shows substantial reliance on state funding at 59.6%, with local revenue contributing 21.4% and federal sources 18.9%. This funding structure reflects typical patterns for suburban Alabama districts with moderate economic resources and above-average state support relative to per-pupil expenditures.
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Total Students
11,097
Schools
17
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,580
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
36.7%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Alabama State Department of Education, State Accountability Indicator Scores, 2024-25 School Year. Alabama uses a points-based accountability system (0-100) with A-F letter grades.