Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calusa Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calusa Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Calusa Park Elementary School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calusa Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calusa Park Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1102 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
54%
36%
Black
22%
21%
White
19%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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 Calusa Park Elementary School's ranking?
Calusa Park Elementary School is ranked #1102 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Calusa Park Elementary School often compared to?
Calusa Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poinciana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Calusa Park Elementary School?
678 students attend Calusa Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Calusa Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calusa Park Elementary School?
Calusa Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Calusa Park Elementary School offer ?
Calusa Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Calusa Park Elementary School part of?
Calusa Park Elementary School is part of Collier School District.
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