Alva Elementary School serves 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Hispanic
21%
38%
Black
5%
21%
White
72%
34%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Alva Elementary School?
403 students attend Alva Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Alva Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alva Elementary School?
Alva Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alva Elementary School offer ?
Alva Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alva Elementary School part of?
Alva Elementary School is part of Lee School District.
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