Chiefland Elementary School

1205 Nw 4th Ave
Chiefland, FL 32626
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 724 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chiefland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chiefland Elementary School's student population of 724 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
724 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chiefland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chiefland 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1924 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chiefland 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.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chiefland 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.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chiefland 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
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chiefland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
21%
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White
73%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chiefland Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chiefland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Chiefland 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
68%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chiefland 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
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chiefland 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 Chiefland Elementary School's ranking?
Chiefland Elementary School is ranked #1924 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Chiefland Elementary School often compared to?
Chiefland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronson Elementary School, Whispering Winds Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Chiefland Elementary School?
724 students attend Chiefland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Chiefland Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chiefland Elementary School?
Chiefland Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chiefland Elementary School offer ?
Chiefland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chiefland Elementary School part of?
Chiefland Elementary School is part of Levy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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