Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seminole Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seminole Elementary School serves the northwest part of Okeechobee, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 355.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 30.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seminole Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Seminole Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seminole Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1605 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seminole Elementary School's ranking?
Seminole Elementary School is ranked #1605 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Seminole Elementary School often compared to?
Seminole Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Elementary School, Everglades Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Seminole Elementary School?
511 students attend Seminole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Seminole Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seminole Elementary School?
Seminole Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Seminole Elementary School offer ?
Seminole Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seminole Elementary School part of?
Seminole Elementary School is part of Okeechobee School District.
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