Wahneta Elementary School
Tel:
(863) 291-5392
Wahneta Elementary School serves 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wahneta Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wahneta Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Wahneta Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 439 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wahneta Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wahneta Elementary School is 0.28, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2337 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 33% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| White | 12% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wahneta Elementary School is Winter Haven Senior High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Denison Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Winter Haven Denison Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 848 students
0.1 miles
400 Avenue A Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5353 0.1 6-8 848 - Winter Haven Frank E. Brigham Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 545 students
0.3 miles
601 Avenue C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300 0.3 PK-5 545 - Winter Haven Winter Haven Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,250 students
0.4 miles
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330 0.4 9-12 2,250 - Winter Haven Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School Charter School
Grades: 11-12 | 305 students
0.9 miles
999 Avenue H Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-6800 0.9 11-12 305 - Winter Haven Cypress Junction Montessori Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 158 students
0.9 miles
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 332-2887 0.9 PK-8 158
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