Serving 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooksville Elementary School ranks in the top 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 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooksville Elementary School serves the northeast part of Brooksville, FL, covering an area of approximately 75.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooksville Elementary School's student population of 687 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
687 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
6 Houses 1 Family
School Rankings
Brooksville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooksville Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1759 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooksville Elementary School's ranking?
Brooksville Elementary School is ranked #1759 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Brooksville Elementary School often compared to?
Brooksville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chocachatti Elementary School, Moton Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Brooksville Elementary School?
687 students attend Brooksville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Brooksville Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooksville Elementary School?
Brooksville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brooksville Elementary School offer ?
Brooksville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooksville Elementary School part of?
Brooksville Elementary School is part of Hernando School District.
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