Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Panasoffkee 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 Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#769 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
73%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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 Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School is ranked #769 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bushnell Elementary School, Webster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School?
572 students attend Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School?
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School offer ?
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School part of?
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School is part of Sumter School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day Students
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day Teachers
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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