W. H. RHODES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/whre/

789 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W. H. Rhodes Elementary School, located in Milton, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Santa Rosa County School District. Situated on Byrom Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local Milton community, focusing on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, student character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of the Santa Rosa County system, the school follows district-wide curricula designed to meet Florida state standards while fostering a culture of community involvement and academic growth.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of its elementary-age population. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and strong parent-teacher partnerships, W. H. Rhodes Elementary strives to prepare its students for their transition into middle school. For families seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an active presence within the district’s official website, serving as a primary hub for communication between the school and the families it serves.

789

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. H. RHODES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	523
Hispanic	42
Black	125
Asian	4
Two or More	82
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	5

White
523 (66.3%)
Black
125 (15.8%)
Two or More
82 (10.4%)
Hispanic
42 (5.3%)
American Indian
8 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)

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:	SANTA ROSA
Phone:	(850)983-5670
Website:	http://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/whre/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	589
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 40

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 122