Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort White Elementary School ranks in the top 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 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort White Elementary School serves the southern part of Fort White, FL, covering an area of approximately 131.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort White Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
The Columbia County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or marital status in its education programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices.
School Rankings
Fort White Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort White Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1480 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)37.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Fort White Elementary School's ranking?
Fort White Elementary School is ranked #1480 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fort White Elementary School often compared to?
Fort White Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort White High School, Belmont Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fort White Elementary School?
644 students attend Fort White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fort White Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort White Elementary School?
Fort White Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort White Elementary School offer ?
Fort White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort White Elementary School part of?
Fort White Elementary School is part of Columbia School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Classes 2027
January 06, 2027 (Wednesday)
Spring Break- System Closed
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day Of Classes
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
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