WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GULF
514 E RIVER RD
WEWAHITCHKA, FL 32465
504 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Wewahitchka Elementary School, located at 514 E River Rd in Wewahitchka, Florida, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Gulf District Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, character development, and social growth for its young students. By emphasizing foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science, the institution strives to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond while maintaining a focus on the unique needs of a small-town learning community.

As part of the Gulf County school district, the elementary school works to integrate modern educational standards with the supportive, close-knit atmosphere characteristic of rural Florida. The school’s digital presence and district affiliation reflect a commitment to keeping families informed and involved in their children's education. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school calendars, policies, and educational resources through the official district website at [http://www.gulf.k12.fl.us/](http://www.gulf.k12.fl.us/).
504
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    435 (86.3 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.6 %)
  • Black
    27 (5.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: GULF
Phone: (850)639-2476
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 221
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 28
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 72
Grade 4 62
Grade 5 61
Grade 6 82
Gender Ratio