FORT WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

18119 SW STATE ROAD 47
FORT WHITE, FL 32038

fwes.columbiak12.com/

644 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fort White Elementary School is a public school located in Fort White, Florida, serving students in Columbia County. As part of the Columbia County School District, the institution focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners within a small-town, community-oriented environment. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families and stakeholders can utilize the school’s official website to stay informed about educational programs, district policies, and upcoming events. By prioritizing both educational standards and a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents, Fort White Elementary strives to build a strong educational baseline for the children in the surrounding rural community.

644

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	117
Black	55
Asian	2
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	1

White
429 (66.6%)
Hispanic
117 (18.2%)
Black
55 (8.5%)
Two or More
40 (6.2%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	COLUMBIA
Phone:	(386)344-6301
Website:	http://fwes.columbiak12.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 46

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 116