West Elementary School
#1775 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#30844 of 50,301 nationally
About West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a public elementary located in Arcadia, in the Desoto school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 622 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1775th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 622.
There are 5 schools in Arcadia; West Elementary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Teen Parent PK Child Care Program
Arcadia · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 283 m away
Desoto Middle School
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
922 students · 1.3 km away
Memorial Elementary School
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
861 students · 1.5 km away
Desoto County High School
Arcadia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,215 students · 2.4 km away
Nocatee Elementary School
Nocatee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 8.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Callaway Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students
Crosspointe Elementary School
Boynton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School
Lake Panasoffkee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Vernon Elementary School
Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Forest Hills Elementary School
Coral Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Elementary School a good school?
West Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 41.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1775 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 Elementary School rank in Florida?
West Elementary School ranks #1775 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #30844 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School had 622 students in 2025.
Is West Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Elementary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of West Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.