W T MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1706 DEMPSEY MAYO RD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

www.leonschools.net/moore

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W.T. Moore Elementary School, located in the Betton Hills area of Tallahassee, Florida, is a public school serving students in Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Leon County School District. The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. Its curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive educational foundation, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for middle school success.

Beyond its academic program, W.T. Moore is known for its active involvement of families and the local community, fostering a supportive environment for students. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as music, art, physical education, and various clubs, aimed at developing the "whole child." As part of the Leon County School District, the school adheres to state standards and benefits from district-wide initiatives, making it a staple institution for families residing in the northeastern quadrant of Tallahassee.

579

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W T MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	53
Black	251
Asian	29
Two or More	40

Black
251 (43.4 %)
White
206 (35.6 %)
Hispanic
53 (9.2 %)
Two or More
40 (6.9 %)
Asian
29 (5.0 %)

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:	LEON
Phone:	(850)877-6158
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/moore
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 21

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W T MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W T MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	291	50.3%
Male	288	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)