Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Defuniak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 699 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
West Defuniak Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Defuniak Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend West Defuniak Elementary School?
699 students attend West Defuniak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West Defuniak Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Defuniak Elementary School?
West Defuniak Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Defuniak Elementary School offer ?
West Defuniak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Defuniak Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 699 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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