Hastings Elementary School (Closed 2006)

400 East Harris Street
Hastings, FL 32145
Hastings Elementary School serves 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
38%
Black
42%
21%
White
55%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hastings Elementary School?
353 students attend Hastings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hastings Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hastings Elementary School?
Hastings Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hastings Elementary School offer ?
Hastings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hastings Elementary School part of?
Hastings Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.

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