Summary:
Zip code 30411, encompassing the rural community of Alamo, Georgia, is served by a single elementary school, Wheeler County Elementary School, which educates students in grades PK through 5 within the Wheeler County district.
As the only elementary school in the area, Wheeler County Elementary presents a mixed picture for parents. The school’s standout achievement is its 5th grade mathematics performance, where 53.2% of students met proficiency—a full 9.1 points above the state average—and its 5th grade science scores also exceed state levels by 4.7 points. However, this strength in upper elementary grades contrasts sharply with earlier grades: 3rd and 4th grade math proficiency trails the state by 5.6 and 4.1 points, respectively. The school also shows significant year-over-year volatility, with 4th grade math dropping 17 points and 5th grade science falling 19.1 points from the prior year, suggesting that small class sizes can make individual student performance highly impactful. A critical concern is chronic absenteeism, with 24.9% of students chronically absent—40% higher than the state rate—which likely hampers consistent learning, especially given that 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
On a positive note, the school invests heavily in its students, spending $14,963 per pupil and maintaining a favorable 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Its statewide ranking has remained stable at the 59th percentile for three consecutive years, indicating a consistent educational environment. While current English Language Arts data is pending release, last year’s 3rd grade reading proficiency was just 13.2%, a significant gap that families should monitor. For parents, this school offers strong upper-grade math and science instruction and dedicated resources, but attendance and early literacy remain key areas to watch as the school works to overcome the challenges of high poverty.
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