Enrollment
372
Elementary
DISTRICT 414 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALACHUA·NCES 120003000034
W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
13505 NW 140TH ST, ALACHUA, FL 32615 · (386) 462-5002 · Alachua County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL372 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
219 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 44 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 119 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 114 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 95 | 26% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within ALACHUA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 372 | 58.9% | N/A |
| ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALACHUA | 323 | 60.4% | 38.7% |
| MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY PANAMA CITY | 343 | 64.1% | 45.4% |
| MAMIE AGNES JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BALDWIN | 399 | 55.1% | 45.5% |
| WOODVILLE SCHOOL TALLAHASSEE | 462 | 64.7% | 41.7% |
| PELICAN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBASTIAN | 354 | 53.7% | 58.3% |
Matched among Florida elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Alachua County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 372 | #1,835 of 2,267 | #18 of 31 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #392 of 2,077 | #10 of 24 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.7% | #508 of 2,108 | #14 of 24 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.9% | #954 of 2,188 | #13 of 29 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.1% | #702 of 1,374 | #13 of 21 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
372
+42 (+13%) vs 2020
-31% since 2000-01, when it was 540
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 12.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 372 | 26.2 | 14.2:1 | 59% (219) |
| 2023-24 | 361 | 28.6 | 12.6:1 | 67% (241) |
| 2022-23 | 379 | 28.1 | 13.5:1 | 66% (251) |
| 2020-21 | 330 | 26 | 12.7:1 | 69% (229) |
| 2017-18 | 438 | 34 | 12.9:1 | 63% (275) |
| 2015-16 | 452 | 32 | 14.1:1 | 58% (264) |
| 2010-11 | 532 | 38 | 14.0:1 | 58% (311) |
| 2000-01 | 540 | 34 | 15.9:1 | 53% (285) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
In ALACHUA, Florida, W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a low-enrollment elementary school. A total of 372 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 2. The average for elementary schools in Florida is about 604 students, so this school is 38% smaller than average.
A total of 60 schools make up ALACHUA, with 28,255 students enrolled.
At W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the largest share of students is White, at 45%. The next largest groups are 34% Black, 14% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. The school's White share is 16 points below the 61% share among Alachua County residents. The school's diversity index is 66%, meaning two students picked at random have a 66% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL counts 26.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 14.2 students for each one. On average, elementary schools in Florida have 17.5:1, compared with 14.2:1 here. About 59% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Alachua County report 48%.
County data help place the school in context: in Alachua County, the median household income is $61,949, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 49% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Alachua County is home to 68 public schools and about 29,618 public school students.
ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.1 miles away. Within five miles of W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, there are 5 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Distant, or in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Over 4 years, W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment grew 13%, to 372. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 12.7:1 in 2020-21 to 14.2:1 in 2024-25.
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Alachua County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
285,492
Census ACS
Median income
$61,949
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
49%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
68
29,618 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ALACHUA
- F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,416 students
- GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,825 students
- EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,291 students
- SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,132 students
- KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,014 students
- OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 962 students
Other schools in ALACHUA
- SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,132 students
- A. L. MEBANE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 385 students
- ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 323 students
- ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY ELEMENTARYElementary · 108 students
- ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY MIDDLEMiddle · 63 students
Nearby schools
- ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.1 mi · 323
- A. L. MEBANE MIDDLE SCHOOL1.8 mi · 385
- SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL2.7 mi · 1,132
- ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY MIDDLE2.9 mi · 63
- ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY ELEMENTARY2.9 mi · 108
- MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL6.6 mi · 791
Frequently asked questions
About W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 372 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 14.2:1 students per teacher at W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
How diverse is W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 45% White, 14% Hispanic, 34% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by ALACHUA in Alachua County.
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