FloridaSchoolsWALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE)

WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE)

PublicAlternative/other
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida · WALTON
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students264
Student:Teacher10.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE)

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
264
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
80%+30.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Other
Level

Overview

WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE) is a public other in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida. The school enrolls 264 students. It is part of the WALTON district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelOther
DistrictWALTON
County12131
CityDEFUNIAK SPRINGS
ZIP32433
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120198007690

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment264
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino6.9%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native81.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
0.7%
Asian
7.6%
Two+
3.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)