Lawtey Elementary School
Tel:
(904)966-6795
- Lawtey Elementary School serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Lawtey 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 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
- Lawtey Elementary School operates within the Bradford School District.
School Overview
- Lawtey Elementary School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 235 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lawtey Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3601 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lawtey Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 54% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 52% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 32% |
| Black | 18% | 23% |
| White | 75% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.70 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Lawtey Elementary School is Bradford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Bradford School District's student population of 3,206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $10,023 in this district is less than the state average of $12,987. The district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $10,212 is less than the state average of $13,734. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | Bradford School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 12 | 22 |
| Number of Students Managed | 3,206 | 10,175 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 54% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 52% |
| District Total Revenue | $33 MM | $132 MM |
| District Spending | $33 MM | $140 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $10,023 | $12,987 |
| District Spending / Student | $10,212 | $13,734 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lawtey Elementary School is Florida Youth Challenge Academy (7.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bradford High School (7.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bradford Intervention Center (7.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Starke Florida Youth Challenge Academy Grades: 9-12 | 39 students
7.0 miles
5629 State Road 16 W Bldg 3800
Starke, FL 32091
(904)682-4036 7.0 9-12 39 - Starke Bradford High School Grades: 8-12 | 802 students
7.1 miles
582 N Temple Ave
Starke, FL 32091
(904)966-6075 7.1 8-12 802 - Starke Bradford Intervention Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 75 students
7.1 miles
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904)966-6014 7.1 K-12 75 - Starke Bradford Virtual Franchise Grades: 6-12 | 3 students
7.1 miles
501 W Washinton St
Starke, FL 32091
(904)966-6010 7.1 6-12 3 - Starke Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 2 students
7.1 miles
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904)966-6010 7.1 K-5 2
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