Phillis Wheatley Elementary
#2155 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#43358 of 50,301 nationally
About Phillis Wheatley Elementary
Phillis Wheatley Elementary is a public elementary located in Apopka, in the Orange school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 407 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2155th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 407.
There are 15 schools in Apopka; Phillis Wheatley Elementary ranks 15th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Phillis Wheatley Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Phillis Wheatley Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lovell Elementary
Apopka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students · 3.1 km away
Apopka Middle
Apopka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students · 3.3 km away
Apopka Elementary
Apopka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
847 students · 3.3 km away
Lakeville Elementary
Apopka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students · 3.4 km away
Dream Lake Elementary
Apopka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
674 students · 3.5 km away
Piedmont Lakes Middle
Apopka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
863 students · 3.8 km away
Apopka High
Apopka · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,446 students · 4.2 km away
Wekiva High
Apopka · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,148 students · 4.3 km away
Clay Springs Elementary
Apopka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students · 5.7 km away
Bear Lake Elementary School
Apopka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
849 students · 6.3 km away
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Ballast Point Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Phillis Wheatley Elementary a good school?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 22.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2155 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Phillis Wheatley Elementary rank in Florida?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary ranks #2155 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #43358 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary had 407 students in 2025.
Is Phillis Wheatley Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Phillis Wheatley Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.