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Enrollment
528
Elementary
DISTRICT 398 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BUTLER COUNTY·NCES 010051000231
WO Parmer Elementary School
100 Butler Circle, Greenville, AL 36037 · (334) 382-8720 · Butler County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL528 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
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
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 90 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 141 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 151 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 146 | 28% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
WO Parmer Elementary School→Greenville Elementary School→Greenville Middle School→Greenville High School
Based on grade levels within Butler County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like WO Parmer Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WO Parmer Elementary School this school | 528 | 69.5% | N/A |
| Kate Shepard Elementary School Mobile | 576 | 75.3% | 39.3% |
| Hueytown Intermediate School Hueytown | 527 | 67.9% | 35.9% |
| The Alberta School of Performing Arts Tuscaloosa | 632 | 71.2% | 44.8% |
| Joseph W Lisenby Primary School Ozark | 494 | 71.1% | N/A |
| Joe M Gillmore Elementary School Jackson | 389 | 73.8% | N/A |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where WO Parmer Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 528 | #259 of 709 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.6:1 | #410 of 655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.7% | #329 of 658 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 69.5% | #230 of 696 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.4% | #260 of 364 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
528
-2 (0%) vs 2020
-61% since 1990-91, when it was 1,363
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
was 18.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 528 | 30 | 17.6:1 | 70% (367) |
| 2023-24 | 537 | 28 | 19.2:1 | 73% (390) |
| 2022-23 | 542 | 30 | 18.1:1 | 73% (398) |
| 2020-21 | 530 | 28 | 18.9:1 | 69% (366) |
| 2017-18 | 564 | 33 | 17.1:1 | 75% (422) |
| 2015-16 | 610 | 36 | 16.9:1 | 60% (365) |
| 2010-11 | 586 | 42 | 13.9:1 | 81% (472) |
| 2000-01 | 557 | 39 | 14.3:1 | 82% (459) |
| 1990-91 | 1,363 | 63 | 21.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WO Parmer Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (564 to 528); teachers down 9% (33 to 30).
About WO Parmer Elementary School
WO Parmer Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Alabama, located in Greenville. In all, 528 students attend the school in pre-K through 2.
Butler County, which runs WO Parmer Elementary School, has 6 schools and 2,699 students.
At WO Parmer Elementary School, 69% of students are Black. The remaining students are 21% White, 6% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. Census figures show Butler County is about 45% Black. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 48%.
There are 30 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 17.6:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Alabama is similar, at 17.0:1. On the income side, 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Butler County is similar, at 73%.
American Community Survey estimates for Butler County show that median household income comes to about $44,755, roughly 14% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 19%. The county's public schools total 7, with about 2,699 students.
Of the public schools around it, WO Parmer Elementary School is closest to Greenville Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 3.
WO Parmer Elementary School is coded as Town: Distant in federal locale data.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (530) and 2024-25 (528). The ratio of students to teachers went from 18.9:1 to 17.6:1 over the same years.
The allk12 page for WO Parmer Elementary School lets the school community talk about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.
Butler County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Butler County
- Greenville High SchoolHigh · 526 students
- Greenville Middle SchoolMiddle · 513 students
- McKenzie High SchoolCombined · 487 students
- Georgiana SchoolCombined · 377 students
- Greenville Elementary SchoolElementary · 268 students
- Butler County Area Vocational SchoolHigh
Other schools in Greenville
- Greenville High SchoolHigh · 526 students
- Greenville Middle SchoolMiddle · 513 students
- Greenville Elementary SchoolElementary · 268 students
- Butler County Area Vocational SchoolHigh
Nearby schools
- Greenville Elementary School0.1 mi · 268
- Greenville Middle School0.3 mi · 513
- Greenville High School1.6 mi · 526
- Lowndes County Middle School10.9 mi · 104
- Fort Deposit Elementary School11.2 mi · 186
- Georgiana School15.4 mi · 377
Frequently asked questions
About WO Parmer Elementary SchoolWhat 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.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.