Very Good
#1000 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 26% in state
Based on limited data
W. W. Irby Elementary School
Elementary School · ALACHUA
13505 NW 140TH ST, Alachua, FL 32615
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on FL statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
361
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
361
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#1,000 of 3,778
In Alachua
#3 of 6
public schools
In district
#11 of 54
ALACHUA
School environment
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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W. W. Irby Elementary School
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About W. W. Irby Elementary School
W. W. Irby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alachua, FL, part of ALACHUA.
W. W. Irby Elementary School serves approximately 361 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
W. W. Irby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,000 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 6.3
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
W. W. Irby Elementary School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
33% of students at W. W. Irby Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How W. W. Irby Elementary School Compares
See how W. W. Irby Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
13505 NW 140TH ST, Alachua, FL 32615
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering W. W. Irby Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY ELEMENTARY (rated 9.3/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MILLHOPPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 7.2 miles away, in nearby Gainesville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 6.6 miles away, in nearby Gainesville), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Alachua, see our Alachua schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32615 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,983
Median Home Value
$289,000
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
Population
16,244
College Educated
39.6%
Homeownership
77.6%
Avg Commute
27.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Median Age
40.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about W. W. Irby Elementary School
What grades does W. W. Irby Elementary School serve?
W. W. Irby Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend W. W. Irby Elementary School?
W. W. Irby Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. W. Irby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. W. Irby Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W. W. Irby Elementary School rank in FL?
W. W. Irby Elementary School ranks #1,000 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is W. W. Irby Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
W. W. Irby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is W. W. Irby Elementary School a charter school?
No, W. W. Irby Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W. W. Irby Elementary School a Title I school?
No, W. W. Irby Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W. W. Irby Elementary School?
66.8% of students at W. W. Irby Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alachua County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (386) 462-5002
Resources & Links
District
ALACHUA- District Enrollment
- 28,749
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,075
- District Rank
- #11 of 54
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