W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sbac.edu/irby

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

W. W. Irby Elementary School, located in Alachua, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of the larger ACPS framework, the school strives to prepare its students for future success by providing a structured curriculum and access to essential educational resources.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Alachua community, often serving as a focal point for families in the area. By focusing on core foundational subjects and encouraging a positive school culture, W. W. Irby Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a lifelong love of learning. Families looking for more specific information regarding school programs, policies, or academic performance typically utilize the official Alachua County Public Schools website to track updates and school-specific initiatives.

372

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	53
Black	126
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
168 (45.2%)
Black
126 (33.9%)
Hispanic
53 (14.2%)
Two or More
23 (6.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	ALACHUA
Phone:	(386)462-5002
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/irby
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 44

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 95