WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GULF school district, located in WEWAHITCHKA, FL with about 502 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 514 E River Rd in Wewahitchka, Florida, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Gulf District Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, character development, and social growth for its young students. By emphasizing foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science, the institution strives to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond while maintaining a focus on the unique needs of a small-town learning community.

As part of the Gulf County school district, the elementary school works to integrate modern educational standards with the supportive, close-knit atmosphere characteristic of rural Florida. The school’s digital presence and district affiliation reflect a commitment to keeping families informed and involved in their children's education. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school calendars, policies, and educational resources through the official district website at [http://www.gulf.k12.fl.us/](http://www.gulf.k12.fl.us/).

For more information, contact WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 639-2476 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

514 E RIVER RD
WEWAHITCHKA, FL 32465-4932
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WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEWAHITCHKA, FL with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GULF
Total Students:
502
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 502 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.5%
Black or African American
10.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.