Frances Wakeland 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 was 63% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)4%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)43%
34%
Black
(19-20)20%
22%
White
(19-20)30%
37%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Frances Wakeland Elementary School?
476 students attend Frances Wakeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Frances Wakeland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Frances Wakeland Elementary School offer ?
Frances Wakeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Frances Wakeland Elementary School part of?
Frances Wakeland Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
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