WEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALTON
815 LINCOLN AVE
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435
704 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
West DeFuniak Elementary School, located on Lincoln Avenue in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Walton County School District. Committed to the academic and personal growth of its young students, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster curiosity and build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development. As a cornerstone of its local community, the school plays a vital role in preparing children for future academic success by integrating standard curricula with efforts to encourage student engagement and character development.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between educators, parents, and the broader community. It provides essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies, ensuring that families remain well-informed about school events and educational initiatives. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between home and school, West DeFuniak Elementary works to ensure that students have the necessary support systems to thrive within the classroom and beyond.
704
Total Students
50.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    409 (58.1%)
  • Hispanic
    163 (23.2%)
  • Black
    70 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    54 (7.7%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: WALTON
Phone: (850)892-1250
Website: http://wde.walton.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 422
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 71

* 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
Kindergarten 115
Grade 1 110
Grade 2 111
Grade 3 122
Grade 4 118
Grade 5 128
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MAUDE SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WALTON
554 Students
416 JOHN BALDWIN RD
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32433 (1.9 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th