Clermont Elementary School (Closed 2023)

680 E Highland Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clermont 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 was 41% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
#2628 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
52%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
52%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
35%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
24%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
31%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
69%
0.73

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
36.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clermont Elementary School's ranking?
Clermont Elementary School is ranked #2628 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Clermont Elementary School?
572 students attend Clermont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Clermont Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clermont Elementary School?
Clermont Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clermont Elementary School offer ?
Clermont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clermont Elementary School part of?
Clermont Elementary School is part of Lake School District.

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