- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arcadia, FL
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120042000621
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Arcadia, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-111 students YoY
West Elementary School shrank from 795 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-111 students YoY 120042000621 · Arcadia, FL Other · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 13.8:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto County High School (1,215 students)
West Elementary School shrank from 795 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto County
Desoto County High School
1,215 students
- Desoto Middle
Desoto Middle School
922 students
- Memorial Eleme
Memorial Elementary School
861 students
- This school
West Elementary School
622 students
- Nocatee Elemen 475
Nocatee Elementary School
475 students
- Desoto Virtual 53
Desoto Virtual Academy
53 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,385
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 37.8%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, West Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto reports $12,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desoto Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nocatee Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desoto Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 622 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arcadia, FL. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), down 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elementary School?
69.6% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Arcadia, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary School rank among schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Arcadia, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arcadia on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto?
Besides West Elementary School, Desoto also operates Desoto County High School (1,215 students), Desoto Middle School (922 students), and Memorial Elementary School (861 students). See the Desoto district page for the complete list.