WEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WALTON school district, located in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL with about 649 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 43 teachers, WEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
WEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Lincoln Avenue in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Walton County School District. Committed to the academic and personal growth of its young students, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster curiosity and build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development. As a cornerstone of its local community, the school plays a vital role in preparing children for future academic success by integrating standard curricula with efforts to encourage student engagement and character development.
The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between educators, parents, and the broader community. It provides essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies, ensuring that families remain well-informed about school events and educational initiatives. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between home and school, West DeFuniak Elementary works to ensure that students have the necessary support systems to thrive within the classroom and beyond.
For more information, contact WEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 892-1250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435-2158
(850) 892-1250
http://wde.walton.k12.fl.us/
WEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL with about 649 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WALTON
- Total Students:
- 649
- Teachers:
- 43
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 649 students
- White
- 65.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.3%
- Black or African American
- 10.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- 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.