Summary:
Wilsonville Elementary School is the sole public school in Wilsonville, Alabama, serving grades PK-5 within the Shelby County school district, with 229 students and a favorable 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
As the only school in the area, Wilsonville Elementary stands out for its strong English/language arts and science performance, while facing a notable challenge in upper-grade mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 3rd graders achieved 84.38% proficiency in English—nearly 20 points above the state average—and 4th graders posted 67.44% in science, well ahead of both district and state benchmarks. However, math proficiency drops dramatically as students advance: from 65.63% in 3rd grade to 44.19% in 4th grade and just 29.17% in 5th grade, a 36-point decline that mirrors the previous year’s pattern. This "math cliff" is the school’s most pressing issue, even as English scores remain above state averages across all grades. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.5%—nearly half the district rate—despite 55.46% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, indicating strong family engagement and a positive school culture.
State rankings have fluctuated, with the school earning 4 stars in 2025-2026 (177th of 686 schools, 74th percentile) after dipping to 3 stars the prior year. Given the small enrollment, individual cohorts can significantly sway results, which may explain some volatility. Per-student spending is substantial at $15,665, yet the persistent math decline suggests resources could be better targeted toward intervention programs in 4th and 5th grades. Overall, Wilsonville Elementary is a solid, above-average school with clear strengths in literacy and science, excellent attendance, and a supportive environment—but addressing the upper-grade math gap will be key to ensuring students are fully prepared for middle school.
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