Serving 812 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W. H. Rhodes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 812 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School's student population of 812 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
812 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1790 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. H. Rhodes Elementary School's ranking?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School is ranked #1790 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are W. H. Rhodes Elementary School often compared to?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berryhill Elementary School, Bennett C Russell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W. H. Rhodes Elementary School?
812 students attend W. H. Rhodes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does W. H. Rhodes Elementary School offer ?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W. H. Rhodes Elementary School part of?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School is part of Santa Rosa School District.
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