James W. Sikes Elementary School
James W. Sikes Elementary School serves 860 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
James W. Sikes Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
James W. Sikes Elementary School's student population of 860 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
James W. Sikes Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of James W. Sikes Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1702 out of 3628 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
33%
Black
13%
22%
White
49%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
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