- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wewahitchka, FL
Wewahitchka Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wewahitchka Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120069002176
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wewahitchka Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Wewahitchka · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wewahitchka Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wewahitchka Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wewahitchka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Wewahitchka Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120069002176 · Wewahitchka, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14.5:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Port St. Joe High School (575 students)
Wewahitchka Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wewahitchka Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port St. Joe H
Port St. Joe High School
575 students
- This school
Wewahitchka Elementary School
448 students
- Port St. Joe E
Port St. Joe Elementary School
428 students
- Wewahitchka Hi
Wewahitchka High School
426 students
- Prek Ese 24
Prek Ese
24 students
What this shows Wewahitchka Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wewahitchka Elementary School compares
Wewahitchka Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$14,110
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Wewahitchka Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gulf reports $14,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wewahitchka Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Joe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Joe Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wewahitchka High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prek Ese | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wewahitchka Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wewahitchka Elementary School
How many students attend Wewahitchka Elementary School?
Wewahitchka Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wewahitchka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wewahitchka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wewahitchka Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Wewahitchka Elementary School?
52.2% of students at Wewahitchka Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wewahitchka Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wewahitchka Elementary School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Wewahitchka, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wewahitchka Elementary School?
Wewahitchka Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wewahitchka Elementary School rank among schools in Wewahitchka?
By Resource Investment Index, Wewahitchka Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wewahitchka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gulf?
Besides Wewahitchka Elementary School, Gulf also operates Port St. Joe High School (575 students), Port St. Joe Elementary School (428 students), and Wewahitchka High School (426 students). See the Gulf district page for the complete list.