West Defuniak Elementary School

815 Lincoln Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 695 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Defuniak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Defuniak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

West Defuniak Elementary School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
695 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

West Defuniak Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Defuniak Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (FL)
#885 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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67%
48%
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57%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
23%
36%
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Black
10%
21%
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White
60%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Defuniak Elementary School's ranking?
West Defuniak Elementary School is ranked #885 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are West Defuniak Elementary School often compared to?
West Defuniak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maude Saunders Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend West Defuniak Elementary School?
695 students attend West Defuniak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West Defuniak Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Defuniak Elementary School?
West Defuniak Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Defuniak Elementary School offer ?
West Defuniak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Defuniak Elementary School part of?
West Defuniak Elementary School is part of Walton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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