Park Elementary School
- Park Elementary School serves 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
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Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Park Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 498 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Park Elementary School is 0.65, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2659 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 32% |
| Black | 17% | 22% |
| White | 34% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Highlands School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Park Elementary School is Avon Park High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Avon Park Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Avon Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Avon Park Avon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 580 students
0.7 miles
705 Winthrop St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863)452-4355 0.7 PK-5 580 - Avon Park Avon Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 1019 students
0.9 miles
700 E Main St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863)452-4311 0.9 9-12 1019 - Avon Park Avon Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 755 students
1.1 miles
401 S Lake Ave
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863)452-4333 1.1 6-8 755 - Avon Park Memorial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 637 students
1.4 miles
867 Memorial Dr
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863)784-0200 1.4 PK-5 637 - Avon Park Highlands Youth Academy Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 77 students
3.0 miles
242 South Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863)452-3815 3.0 8-12 77
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