Wetherbee Elementary

Q: Is Wetherbee Elementary a good school?

Wetherbee Elementary ranks 695 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wetherbee Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 1,013 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida, Wetherbee stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools.

Wetherbee Elementary consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores, with its 5th-grade students scoring 64% proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 61% for the district and 53% for the state. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic (63.87%) and Asian (11.06%) students than the surrounding Waterbridge Elementary, Pinecrest Preparatory Charter, and other nearby schools. However, Wetherbee has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 9.2% in 2019-2020 to 24.9% in 2022-2023, which may impact the school's academic performance.

Despite the higher chronic absenteeism, Wetherbee Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.6%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 45.82% to 76.22%. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $7,229 in 2019-2020 to $9,066 in 2022-2023, which may contribute to its strong academic results. Overall, Wetherbee Elementary stands out as a high-performing school with a diverse student population and effective resource allocation, though the school must address the concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

701 E Wetherbee Rd
Orlando, FL 32824

(407) 850-5130

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
695^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,066

Students who attend Wetherbee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South Creek Middle
High:	Cypress Creek High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 954

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.3%

African American:

13.6%

White:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wetherbee Elementary ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 58^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wetherbee Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.3%), African American (13.6%), White (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wetherbee Elementary is 18.7. 152 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wetherbee Elementary employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wetherbee Elementary is $9,066. 148 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wetherbee Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wetherbee Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2012	58.30	832^nd	1984	58.1%
2013	67.35	630^th	2029	69.0%
2014	56.73	893^rd	2064	56.7%
2016	64.90	717^th	2087	65.6%
2017	65.23	722^nd	2112	65.8%
2018	57.92	861^st	2118	59.3%
2019	63.12	771^st	2182	64.7%
2021	80.09	427^th	2247	81.0%
2022	76.94	481^st	2219	78.3%
2023	78.88	430^th	2240	80.8%
2024	67.21	695^th	2256	69.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wetherbee Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	80	130	39	384	2	4	18	657
2013	87	134	41	438	1	4	9	714
2014	91	147	40	482	1	7	10	778
2015	102	139	40	554	4	6	8	853
2016	100	152	41	617	3	6	13	932
2017	94	147	60	651	4	7	9	972
2018	86	135	69	681	4	5	14	994
2019	101	137	79	718	3	5	10	1053
2020	112	135	88	791	3	7	9	1145
2021	109	119	91	736	2	6	7	1070
2022	120	133	96	774	5	7	5	1140
2023	109	132	112	647	4	5	4	1013
2024	125	130	120	566	7	2	4	954

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wetherbee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	657	42.0	15.6	77.8
2013	714	45.0	15.8	79.3
2014	778	47.0	16.5	80.2
2015	853	54.0	15.7	77.4
2016	932	61.0	15.2	99.7
2017	972	61.0	15.9	99.7
2018	994	56.0	17.7	99.7
2019	1053	61.0	17.2	50.8
2020	1145	65.0	17.6	31.7
2021	1070	69.0	15.5	40
2022	1140	69.0	16.5	41.8
2023	1013	55.0	18.4	38.6
2024	954	51.0	18.7	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wetherbee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	657	42.0	15.6	77.8
2013	714	45.0	15.8	79.3
2014	778	47.0	16.5	80.2
2015	853	54.0	15.7	77.4
2016	932	61.0	15.2	99.7
2017	972	61.0	15.9	99.7
2018	994	56.0	17.7	99.7
2019	1053	61.0	17.2	50.8
2020	1145	65.0	17.6	31.7
2021	1070	69.0	15.5	40
2022	1140	69.0	16.5	41.8
2023	1013	55.0	18.4	38.6
2024	954	51.0	18.7	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wetherbee Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$222 (3.0%)	$7,242 (97.0%)	$7,464
2019	$181 (2.5%)	$7,118 (97.5%)	$7,298
2020	$164 (2.3%)	$7,065 (97.7%)	$7,229
2021	$580 (6.9%)	$7,817 (93.1%)	$8,397
2022	$1,018 (12.1%)	$7,429 (88.0%)	$8,446
2023	$1,092 (12.0%)	$7,974 (88.0%)	$9,066

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wetherbee Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 771^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 430^th of 2240 Elementary schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wetherbee Elementary)	61	66	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wetherbee Elementary)	67	70	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wetherbee Elementary)	60	68	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wetherbee Elementary)	64	78	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wetherbee Elementary)	63	61	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wetherbee Elementary)	68	61	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Wetherbee Elementary)	58	75	17%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1053	1013	3.8%
African American	137	132	3.6%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	79	112	41.8%
Hispanic	718	647	9.9%
Pacific Islander	5	5
White	101	109	7.9%
Two or More Races	10	4	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.8%	38.6%	12.2%

Schools Near Wetherbee Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wetherbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 E Wetherbee Rd	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 850-5130	954	51	18.7	37.8%	125 (13.1%)	130 (13.6%)	566 (59.3%)	120 (12.6%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	67.2	695^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.2%		78.9	430^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.8%	265	66.0	68.0	59.0				59.0	63.0	56.0				64.0				$9,066	$1,092	$7,974
Southwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12600 Bisted Dr	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-2230	517	32	16.1	51.3%	85 (16.4%)	91 (17.6%)	286 (55.3%)	37 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.1%)	57.5	910^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.7%		63	771^st of 2240 public elementary schools	65.6%	139	45.0	60.0	49.0				69.0	62.0	58.0				59.0				$11,336	$1,868	$9,469
Meadow Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Rhode Island Woods Cir	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3140	660	42	15.7	64.4%	54 (8.2%)	102 (15.5%)	467 (70.8%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.9%)	34.9	1493^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	33.8%		30.7	1594^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.8%	101	49.0	46.0	44.0				49.0	46.0	43.0				49.0				$11,413	$2,215	$9,198
Sally Ride Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9601 11th Ave	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 858-3100	392	28	14.0	70.4%	63 (16.1%)	59 (15.1%)	239 (61.0%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.8%)	29.2	1646^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.0%		26	1717^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.3%	71	33.0	51.0	47.0				34.0	44.0	41.0				51.0				$13,524	$2,310	$11,214
Endeavor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13501 Balcombe Rd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 251-2560	580	40	14.5	45.5%	98 (16.9%)	43 (7.4%)	396 (68.3%)	28 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	79.5	421^st of 2256 public elementary schools	81.3%		78.3	441^st of 2240 public elementary schools	80.3%	20	69.0	61.0	67.0				73.0	74.0	66.0				75.0				$11,330	$1,802	$9,527
Wyndham Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14360 Wyndham Lakes Blvd	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 251-2347	601	37	16.2	51.2%	79 (13.1%)	98 (16.3%)	387 (64.4%)	22 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	65.3	745^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.0%		58.9	868^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.3%	123	63.0	56.0	67.0				55.0	62.0	64.0				63.0				$11,971	$1,931	$10,040
Oakshire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14501 Oakshire Blvd	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 251-2500	470	31	15.1	52.1%	34 (7.2%)	42 (8.9%)	374 (79.6%)	16 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	62.2	817^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.8%		66.5	707^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.4%	110	53.0	65.0	54.0				68.0	67.0	62.0				51.0				$9,996	$1,373	$8,623
Stonewyck Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3001 Stonewyck Street	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	667	39	17.1	38.7%	81 (12.1%)	92 (13.8%)	444 (66.6%)	31 (4.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (2.1%)	65.8	731^st of 2256 public elementary schools	67.6%		63.5	761^st of 2240 public elementary schools	66.0%	30	64.0	58.0	53.0				65.0	70.0	58.0				62.0				$6,625	$644	$5,981
Waterbridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11100 Galvin Dr	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3190	551	31	17.7	49.2%	76 (13.8%)	69 (12.5%)	384 (69.7%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	48.1	1134^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.7%		47.8	1141^st of 2240 public elementary schools	49.1%	7	49.0	39.0	64.0				47.0	30.0	72.0				75.0				$9,819	$1,033	$8,786
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	8503 Daetwyler Dr	Orlando	32827	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 856-8359	292	16	18.2	45.9%	42 (14.4%)	46 (15.8%)	187 (64.0%)	8 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	80.4	394^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.5%		86.8	250^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.8%	144	62.0	63.0	67.0	81.0	76.0	63.0	74.0	58.0	85.0	96.0	96.0	92.0	69.0	70.0	100.0	92.0	$8,973	$954	$8,019

Frequently Asked Questions about Wetherbee Elementary

What district is Wetherbee Elementary in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Wetherbee Elementary?

Students at Wetherbee Elementary are 59% Hispanic, 14% African American, 13% White, 13% Asian.

Is Wetherbee Elementary a good school?

Wetherbee Elementary ranks 695^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wetherbee Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 954 students attended Wetherbee Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Wetherbee Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wetherbee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Creek Middle
High : Cypress Creek High

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