Serving 829 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 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (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:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School's student population of 829 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1532 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
Black
13%
21%
White
62%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 W. H. Rhodes Elementary School's ranking?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School is ranked #1532 out of 3,655 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W. H. Rhodes Elementary School?
829 students attend W. H. Rhodes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
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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