Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gretna Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
8%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
73%
21%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Gretna Elementary School?
278 students attend Gretna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gretna Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gretna Elementary School?
Gretna Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gretna Elementary School offer ?
Gretna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gretna Elementary School part of?
Gretna Elementary School is part of Gadsden School District.
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