What grades does Wicksburg Elementary School serve?

As a Primary school, Wicksburg Elementary School serves students in Newton, AL. The school is administered by Houston County.

Where is Wicksburg Elementary School located?

You can find Wicksburg Elementary School in Newton, AL.

What school district is Wicksburg Elementary School in?

Houston County is the school district for Wicksburg Elementary School in Newton, AL. The district oversees 16 schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wicksburg Elementary School?

At Wicksburg Elementary School, there are approximately 18.2 students for every teacher.

How many schools are in Houston County?

Houston County includes 16 schools serving students in Newton.

What schools are in Newton, AL?

Wicksburg Elementary School is among the schools serving Newton, AL. The school is part of Houston County.

What school district serves Newton, AL?

The school district for Newton, AL is Houston County. Wicksburg Elementary School and other schools are part of this district.

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Newton, AL 36352

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Nov

Wed

VeteransEventDistrict-wide

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Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

Last Day of Semester - 1/2 Day for StudentsEventDistrict-wide

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Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Jan

Fri

New Year's HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Jan

Mon

Student Holiday/Site CollaborationHolidayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–6

Enrollment

619

Student:Teacher

18.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

Houston County

Econ. Disadvantaged

42.2%

Phone

(334)692-5549

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

73 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.6:1

Worse than average in AL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

350

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

32.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,971

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,424

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,834

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 59%Local 25%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$190,138

+2.1% 1yr+31.7% 5yr

Dothan, AL metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.9%

Below 150% poverty line

5.3%

Unemployment rate

11.7%

Uninsured residents

12.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

920

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

894

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

442 (49%)

Speech/Language Impairment

152 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

110 (12%)

Autism

79 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

42 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

11 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

636

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans

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Event

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Holiday

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Holiday

Fri, Dec 18, 2026

Last Day of Semester - 1/2 Day for Students

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Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Houston County. Wicksburg Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Student Holiday/Site CollaborationDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	VeteransDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving HolidayDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Last Day of Semester - 1/2 Day for StudentsDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's HolidayDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Student Holiday/Site CollaborationDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Second Semester BeginsDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. HolidayDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day HolidayDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Distance Learning/Site CollaborationDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Student Holiday/Site CollaborationDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of Semester - 1/2 Day for StudentsDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Post-Planning/Site CollaborationDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	High School Graduation District-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar Review the school calendar for ceremony time and location details.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day HolidayDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—