Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zolfo Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zolfo Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Zolfo Springs Elementary School's student population of 595 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zolfo Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zolfo Springs Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
36%
Black
3%
21%
White
37%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
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 is Zolfo Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Zolfo Springs Elementary School is ranked #797 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Zolfo Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Zolfo Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop Elementary School, Wauchula Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Zolfo Springs Elementary School?
595 students attend Zolfo Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Zolfo Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zolfo Springs Elementary School?
Zolfo Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Zolfo Springs Elementary School offer ?
Zolfo Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zolfo Springs Elementary School part of?
Zolfo Springs Elementary School is part of Hardee School District.
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