Wedowee Elementary School

Randolph County
940 Woodland Ave West
Wedowee, AL 36278
262 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Wedowee Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Wedowee, Alabama, serving as part of the Randolph County School System. Situated on Woodland Avenue West, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the local community. As a key component of the Randolph County Board of Education’s district, the school focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility within a supportive, small-town learning environment.

The school emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum designed to prepare students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local community. By operating under the umbrella of the Randolph County school district, Wedowee Elementary benefits from the administrative resources and educational standards established by the county. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current news can find additional information and resources through the official district website at http://www.randolphboe.org.
262
Total Students
18.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    175 (66.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (14.1 %)
  • Black
    36 (13.7 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Randolph County
Phone: (256)357-4588
Website: http://www.randolphboe.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 52
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Woodland Elementary School
Randolph County
316 Students
24654 Hwy 48
Woodland, AL 36280 (7.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th