Eustis Heights Elementary School serves 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Eustis Heights Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eustis Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Eustis Heights Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eustis Heights Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Eustis Heights Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1979 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
31%
22%
White
29%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eustis Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Eustis Heights Elementary School is ranked #1979 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Eustis Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Eustis Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eustis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Eustis Heights Elementary School?
599 students attend Eustis Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Eustis Heights Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eustis Heights Elementary School?
Eustis Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Eustis Heights Elementary School offer ?
Eustis Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eustis Heights Elementary School part of?
Eustis Heights Elementary School is part of Lake School District.
School Reviews
1 10/9/2020
Bad management and rude ugly personalities in the front office.
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