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 · Alachua, FL
An Alachua elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
13505 NW 140TH ST, Alachua, FL 32615
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on FL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W. W. Irby Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,983
Median home value
$289,000
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua Learning Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Bhaktivedanta AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–10 | 2.9 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Boulware Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | Not available | 158 | Compare → |
| Caring & Sharing Learning SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alachua
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #11 of 54
- District spending per student
- $11,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
W. W. Irby Elementary School is listed in ALACHUA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W. W. Irby Elementary School
W. W. Irby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alachua, FL, part of Alachua, serving approximately 361 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a 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.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alachua County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (386) 462-5002
- Area population (ZIP 32615)
- 16,244
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32615; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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