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WO Parmer Elementary School

100 Butler Circle, Greenville, AL 36037 · (334) 382-8720 · Butler County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL528 STUDENTS
Enrollment
528
Elementary
DISTRICT 398 · STATE 480
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.7:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
367 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 58%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
90
Kindergarten
141
Grade 1
151
Grade 2
146
Student demographics
White
10921%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
194%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 12%
Black
36469%
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 31%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
316%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26550%
Female
26350%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
528
-36 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
was 17.1:1
% White
21%
was 30%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
69%
was 66%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About WO Parmer Elementary School

WO Parmer Elementary School is an average-sized elementary-level community in Greenville, Alabama, one of the schools within Butler County. The school hosts 528 students in grades pre-K through 2.

Within Butler County, which oversees 6 schools and 2,699 students, WO Parmer Elementary School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, WO Parmer Elementary School lists that 69% of the student body identifies as Black. Other groups include 21% White, 6% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 45% Black, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, WO Parmer Elementary School has 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.6:1. The state averages about 17.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 70% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Butler County indicate median household earnings sit near $44,755, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 19%. In all, Butler County runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,699 students), of which WO Parmer Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Greenville Elementary School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at WO Parmer Elementary School has edged down 6%, going from 564 students in 2018 to 528 in 2025. The White share of enrollment contracted from 30% to 21% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for WO Parmer Elementary School typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Butler County at a glance

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Population
18,630
Census ACS
Median income
$44,755
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,699 students

Quick facts

School name
WO Parmer Elementary School
District
Butler County
Address
100 Butler Circle, Greenville, AL 36037
Phone
(334) 382-8720
County
Butler County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
528
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
367 (70%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
010051000231
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Butler County
Other schools in Greenville
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Frequently asked questions

About WO Parmer Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at WO Parmer Elementary School?
WO Parmer Elementary School enrolls approximately 528 students in grades PK-02.
Is WO Parmer Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
WO Parmer Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does WO Parmer Elementary School have?
WO Parmer Elementary School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.
How diverse is WO Parmer Elementary School?
WO Parmer Elementary School reports a student body of 21% White, 4% Hispanic, 69% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees WO Parmer Elementary School?
WO Parmer Elementary School is overseen by Butler County in Butler County.
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