Buck Lake Elementary School

1600 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 730 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buck Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Buck Lake Elementary School's student population of 730 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
730 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Buck Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buck Lake Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#265 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Buck Lake Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buck Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buck Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buck Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
12%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buck Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
21%
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White
60%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buck Lake Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Buck Lake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buck Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buck Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buck Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Buck Lake Elementary School is ranked #265 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Buck Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Buck Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W T Moore Elementary School, Gilchrist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Buck Lake Elementary School?
730 students attend Buck Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Buck Lake Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buck Lake Elementary School?
Buck Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buck Lake Elementary School offer ?
Buck Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Buck Lake Elementary School part of?
Buck Lake Elementary School is part of Leon School District.
In what neighborhood is Buck Lake Elementary School located?
Buck Lake Elementary School is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break (Students and Teachers Out)
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School/End of Fourth Nine Weeks/End of Second Semester
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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