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West Elementary School

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West Elementary School ranks 1472 nd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1472^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

West Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Arcadia, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 684 students. The school is part of the Desoto District, which is ranked 66 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

West Elementary School faces significant challenges, with consistently low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.1% to 34.2% over the past few years, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.64% to 73.33%. The school's performance lags behind both the state and nearby schools in other districts, such as Atwater Elementary and Deep Creek Elementary, which have significantly higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch, despite serving similar student populations.

The high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among the student population at West Elementary School may be contributing factors to the school's poor academic performance. Addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving student outcomes. However, the school's performance has remained stagnant or even declined over the past several years, with no clear signs of improvement in its ranking or star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of the school's underperformance.

622

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,662

Per pupil spending ?

62.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

304 W Imogene St
Arcadia, FL 34266

(863) 494-3155

District: Desoto

Students who attend West Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Desoto Middle School
High:	Desoto County High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.6%

White:

37.8%

African American:

9.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 20th percentile in 2014 → 35th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (49% vs 58% meeting standards)

!Science scores 16 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg45%

Florida avg58%

1,472^nd of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 21% (2016) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Desoto

66^th of 67Desoto among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	36.2	1472 of 2258	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.9	1460 of 2256	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.8	1880 of 2240	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.2	1935 of 2219	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.3	1855 of 2247	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.5	1775 of 2182	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.2	1779 of 2118	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	14.8	1917 of 2112	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	23.5	1655 of 2087	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	24.2	1645 of 2064	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	26.8	1576 of 2029	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	36.6	1285 of 1984	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.2	1300 of 1985	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	49.3	1051 of 1919	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	63.3	706 of 1847	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.4	552 of 1789	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	66.9	620 of 1786	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.8	745 of 1688	55.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math57%-4 vs state

English Language Arts45%-11 vs state

Science39%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	304 W Imogene St	Arcadia	34266	DeSoto County	Desoto	No	No	No	No	(863) 494-3155	622	37	16.8	62.5%	235 (37.8%)	59 (9.5%)	302 (48.6%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.4%)	36.2	1472^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	34.8%		35.9	1460^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.3%	12	49.0	56.0	30.0	54.0	57.0	60.0	39.0	$12,662	$1,631	$11,031
Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	851 E Hickory St	Arcadia	34266	DeSoto County	Desoto	No	No	No	No	(863) 494-0755	861	44	19.5	66.4%	178 (20.7%)	154 (17.9%)	494 (57.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.8%)	23.3	1817^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.5%		25.1	1765^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.8%	52	42.0	32.0	38.0	47.0	54.0	48.0	39.0	$11,415	$1,411	$10,005
Nocatee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4846 SW Shores Ave	Nocatee	34266	DeSoto County	Desoto	No	No	No	No	(863) 494-4511	475	26	18.2	70.3%	117 (24.6%)	50 (10.5%)	293 (61.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	26	1753^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	22.4%		30.3	1611^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.6%	142	33.0	36.0	49.0	46.0	53.0	52.0	42.0	$12,725	$1,616	$11,109
Atwater Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4701 Huntsville Ave	North Port	34288	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 257-2317	892	55	16.2	61.8%	558 (62.6%)	82 (9.2%)	177 (19.8%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	65 (7.3%)	65.1	752^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	66.7%		71	618^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.6%	134	63.0	65.0	55.0	72.0	63.0	58.0	69.0	$16,123	$1,965	$14,159
Deep Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26900 Harbor View Rd	Pt Charlotte	33983	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7535	781	50	15.6	44.0%	467 (59.8%)	80 (10.2%)	142 (18.2%)	16 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (9.3%)	69.4	657^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.9%		62.6	808^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.2%	151	69.0	61.0	63.0	73.0	66.0	68.0	60.0	$12,753	$599	$12,155
Kingsway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23300 Quasar Blvd	Port Charlotte	33980	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7590	579	41	14.1	54.6%	310 (53.5%)	71 (12.3%)	138 (23.8%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.9%)	40.5	1340^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.7%		36.4	1448^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.8%	108	48.0	43.0	56.0	61.0	41.0	57.0	56.0	$14,414	$1,066	$13,347
Zolfo Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3215 School House Rd	Zolfo Springs	33890	Hardee County	Hardee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 773-5473	512	35	14.6	78.5%	187 (36.5%)	3 (0.6%)	305 (59.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	40	1365^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.5%		35.5	1474^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.7%	109	55.0	55.0	51.0	57.0	55.0	42.0	45.0	$11,916	$1,791	$10,126

Frequently Asked Questions about West Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of West Elementary School?

Students at West Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 38% White, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Is West Elementary School a good school?

West Elementary School ranks 1472^nd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 622 students attended West Elementary School.

What district is West Elementary School in?

Desoto

What schools do graduates of West Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Desoto Middle School
High : Desoto County High School

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