Calusa Elementary School vs. Waters Edge Elementary School
Should I attend Calusa Elementary School or Waters Edge Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Calusa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Waters Edge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calusa Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waters Edge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,240 students
750 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#40 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
-
Kindergarten Students
179
95
Grade 1 Students
232
114
Grade 2 Students
223
125
Grade 3 Students
196
127
Grade 4 Students
217
139
Grade 5 Students
191
150
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
19%
28%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
67%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
