Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wahneta Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wahneta Elementary School serves the west part of Winter Haven, FL, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wahneta Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wahneta Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wahneta Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#2370 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red & White
School Mascot
Chiefs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wahneta Elementary School's ranking?
Wahneta Elementary School is ranked #2370 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wahneta Elementary School often compared to?
Wahneta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inwood Elementary School, Jewett School Of The Arts, John Snively Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wahneta Elementary School?
491 students attend Wahneta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wahneta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wahneta Elementary School?
Wahneta Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wahneta Elementary School offer ?
Wahneta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wahneta Elementary School part of?
Wahneta Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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