WACOOCHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wacoochee Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lee County school district, located in Salem, AL with about 606 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Wacoochee Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wacoochee Elementary School is a public school located in Salem, Alabama, serving students within the Lee County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education to its elementary-aged student body. As part of a district-wide initiative, the school emphasizes a supportive academic environment designed to foster basic literacy, numeracy, and social development, preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school within the Lee County system.

The school operates under the administration of Lee County Schools, which manages curriculum standards and extracurricular opportunities across the county. Parents and community members typically utilize the school’s official district website to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and contact details for faculty and staff. While the school maintains a smaller, community-focused feel, it benefits from the broader resources and administrative oversight provided by the Lee County School District to ensure educational consistency and student success.

For more information, contact Wacoochee Elementary School at (334) 664-4072 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.