Tavares Elementary School

720 E Clifford St
Tavares, FL 32778
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 889 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tavares Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tavares Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Tavares Elementary School's student population of 889 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
889 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Tavares Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tavares Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1883 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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49%
48%
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45%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
36%
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Black
24%
21%
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White
47%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
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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 Tavares Elementary School's ranking?
Tavares Elementary School is ranked #1883 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tavares Elementary School?
889 students attend Tavares Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Tavares Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tavares Elementary School?
Tavares Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tavares Elementary School offer ?
Tavares Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tavares Elementary School part of?
Tavares Elementary School is part of Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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