W. W. Irby Elementary School serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Attendance Zone: W. W. Irby Elementary School serves the northwest part of Alachua, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 207.2 square miles. Families within this area typically experience a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 10.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. W. Irby Elementary School's student population of 372 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of W. W. Irby Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
38%
Black
34%
21%
White
45%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W. W. Irby Elementary School often compared to?
W. W. Irby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William S. Talbot Elementary School, Alachua Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend W. W. Irby Elementary School?
372 students attend W. W. Irby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of W. W. Irby Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. W. Irby Elementary School?
W. W. Irby Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does W. W. Irby Elementary School offer ?
W. W. Irby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. W. Irby Elementary School part of?
W. W. Irby Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
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