Serving 853 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr 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 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: 853 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Frostproof, FL, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 450.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edges of the zone located up to 25.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School's student population of 853 students has grown by 116% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
853 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr 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 Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#2147 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red & Blue
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School is ranked #2147 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School?
853 students attend Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School?
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School offer ?
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School part of?
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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