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W. W. Irby Elementary School

13505 Nw 140th St
Alachua, FL 32615
(School attendance zone shown in map)
W. W. Irby Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

W. W. Irby Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of W. W. Irby Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
29%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are W. W. Irby Elementary School often compared to?
W. W. Irby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William S. Talbot Elementary School, Alachua Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend W. W. Irby Elementary School?
361 students attend W. W. Irby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of W. W. Irby Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. W. Irby Elementary School?
W. W. Irby Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does W. W. Irby Elementary School offer ?
W. W. Irby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. W. Irby Elementary School part of?
W. W. Irby Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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