PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in APOPKA, FL with about 449 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 27 teachers, PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY School, located in Apopka, Florida, is a public school serving students as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Named in honor of the renowned 18th-century poet and the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry, the school aims to cultivate an environment rooted in academic excellence and character development. The institution is deeply integrated into the Apopka community, focusing on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s curriculum and culture are designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, with an emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student population. By leveraging the resources provided by the OCPS district, PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY offers various programs intended to support literacy, mathematics, and science proficiency. Parents and community members can stay engaged with the school’s ongoing activities, events, and educational initiatives through their official website, which serves as a central hub for school news and administrative information.

For more information, contact PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY at (407) 884-2250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.