West Defuniak Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Defuniak Springs, Florida 32435 · Walton
#963 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#15891 of 50,301 nationally
About West Defuniak Elementary School
West Defuniak Elementary School is a public elementary located in Defuniak Springs, in the Walton school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 704 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 963rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 704.
There are 5 schools in Defuniak Springs; West Defuniak Elementary School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
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 West Defuniak Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Defuniak Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Walton High School
Defuniak Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
969 students · 2.4 km away
Walton Middle School
Defuniak Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students · 2.7 km away
Maude Saunders Elementary School
Defuniak Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students · 3.0 km away
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Sadler Elementary
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Grassy Waters Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Defuniak Elementary School a good school?
West Defuniak Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 63.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #963 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 West Defuniak Elementary School rank in Florida?
West Defuniak Elementary School ranks #963 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #15891 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Defuniak Elementary School?
West Defuniak Elementary School had 704 students in 2025.
Is West Defuniak Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Defuniak Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Defuniak Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of West Defuniak Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.