W. DOUGLAS HARTLEY ELEMENTARY

260 CACIQUE DR
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32086

www-wdh.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

633 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W. Douglas Hartley Elementary School, located in St. Augustine, Florida, is a public school serving students in the St. Johns County School District. Situated in the southern part of the county, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is aligned with state standards, focusing on providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for future academic success through a blend of rigorous instruction and enrichment activities.

The school is known for its strong connection to the local community and its commitment to the success of its diverse student body. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and administrators, W. Douglas Hartley Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With an emphasis on both social-emotional learning and core academic subjects, the school serves as a foundational institution for families in the St. Augustine area.

633

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. DOUGLAS HARTLEY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	67
Black	39
Asian	15
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
478 (75.5 %)
Hispanic
67 (10.6 %)
Black
39 (6.2 %)
Two or More
33 (5.2 %)
Asian
15 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-8400
Website:	http://www-wdh.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W. DOUGLAS HARTLEY ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W. DOUGLAS HARTLEY ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	288	45.5%
Male	345	54.5%