Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fellsmere Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fellsmere Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Fellsmere, FL, covering an area of approximately 64 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fellsmere Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fellsmere Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fellsmere Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#1953 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2017. Full 19-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 Fellsmere Elementary School's ranking?
Fellsmere Elementary School is ranked #1953 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fellsmere Elementary School?
605 students attend Fellsmere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fellsmere Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fellsmere Elementary School?
Fellsmere Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fellsmere Elementary School offer ?
Fellsmere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fellsmere Elementary School part of?
Fellsmere Elementary School is part of Indian River School District.
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