WETHERBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WETHERBEE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 994 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 56 teachers, WETHERBEE ELEMENTARY 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.

WETHERBEE ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in Orlando, Florida, serving students as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Situated on East Wetherbee Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and student engagement within a supportive learning environment.

As an OCPS institution, WETHERBEE ELEMENTARY adheres to the district’s broader commitment to preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. The school prioritizes fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students meet grade-level expectations while developing essential social and emotional skills. Through its website and district resources, the school maintains communication regarding academic initiatives, school events, and administrative updates for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact WETHERBEE ELEMENTARY at (407) 850-5130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

701 E WETHERBEE RD
ORLANDO, FL 32824-7309
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WETHERBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORLANDO, FL with about 994 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ORANGE
Total Students:
994
Teachers:
56
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 994 students

Hispanic/Latino
68.5%
Black or African American
13.6%
White
8.7%
Asian
6.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.