Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wewahitchka Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wewahitchka Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Wewahitchka, FL, covering an area of approximately 279.3 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wewahitchka Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wewahitchka 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 Wewahitchka Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#2331 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wewahitchka Elementary School's ranking?
Wewahitchka Elementary School is ranked #2331 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wewahitchka Elementary School often compared to?
Wewahitchka Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port St. Joe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wewahitchka Elementary School?
448 students attend Wewahitchka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wewahitchka Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wewahitchka Elementary School?
Wewahitchka Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wewahitchka Elementary School offer ?
Wewahitchka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wewahitchka Elementary School part of?
Wewahitchka Elementary School is part of Gulf School District.
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