Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary serves the southeast part of Babson Park, FL, covering an area of approximately 21.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#813 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy blue and white
School Mascot
Gnat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School's ranking?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School often compared to?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School?
453 students attend Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School offer ?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School part of?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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