WEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALTON
815 LINCOLN AVE
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435
669 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
669
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    408 (61.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    144 (21.5 %)
  • Black
    64 (9.6 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (6.7 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WALTON
Phone: (850)892-1250
Website: http://wde.walton.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 422
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 104
Grade 1 109
Grade 2 111
Grade 3 132
Grade 4 116
Grade 5 97
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MAUDE SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WALTON
553 Students
416 JOHN BALDWIN RD
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32433 (1.9 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th